In the boot on the side of the spare wheel well there is a huge sticker with codes on it.
Each of the codes represents the options that were on the car when it left the factory.
Enter each code on this page -> http://igorweb.org/equidec/
Search each of these codes to see if remote locking is listed. That should tell you what's in the car.
If it comes up with central locking you can then look into getting a new remote for it.
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Thanks Just Cruisin and Fuzion, very helpful posts there. Ok the only mention I can see in all those codes is "4F1 = Central locking system".
So I take that to mean I have central locking only and no Remote locking/immobiliser?
They keys I have look exactly the same as the small one in the photo that Fuzion posted, however they do not have transponders in them, only a light.
So it looks to me as though remote central / immobiliser was an option for this model, not standard. That being said, is it possible to upgrade, either using a genuine VW system or aftermarket?
Cheers,
Sherwy.
If you have Central locking with radio remote control, interior locking & "safe" securing system (i.e. door LED) then the code on the boot sticker is 4K3
You would at least need to retrofit the proper Comfort Control Module with the radio receiver inside it.
Fuzion, I'm confused by your comments. I never asked for a flip key. Is a flip key the ONLY way to get remote unlock/immobiliser? ie Does it have inside it the necessary hardware to do this?
I've just opened up my key again, I think I MAY have found the transponder chip. Is it a tiny little glass capsule with no wiring attached? It's underneath a grey rubber plug on the opposite side to the light bulb.
Cheers,
Pete.
Last edited by Sherwy; 14-12-2009 at 12:53 PM.
Thanks Graeme86,
very helpful. I figured that would be the case and I'm guessing that will probably cost a packet. I'm guessing aftermarkets stuff could be a lot of frigging around too.... back to the old internets for some research!
Cheers,
Pete.
i have 4F1 = Central locking system, does this mean i cant just do the blade and transponder swap into a flip key remote?
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