94 Golf MK3 Lost Key!

[stefcio007]

My spare key had a piece of plastic attached to it which I accidentally cut off and threw away. What was it for?
I know that new Ford's come with a plastic identifier of some sort attached to the spare key.

[doridori]

so i'm still looking to get my key duplicated, any idea of a place in Sydney that can do this?

i THINK i have an immobiliser, i tried to take apart the key but it didn't want to budge and i was worried about breaking it...

any idea how much it would cost?

Thanks

[Speed]

My spare key had a piece of plastic attached to it which I accidentally cut off and threw away. What was it for?
I know that new Ford's come with a plastic identifier of some sort attached to the spare key.

Probably the master key. My wife's Mk5 R32 came with it and it's still on MY key ring. Can't remember if it has notches or just a number printed on it.

[stefcio007]

I assume the plastic really doesn't serve much purpose? Other than visually identifying that it's a master key?

[Speed]

I assume the plastic really doesn't serve much purpose? Other than visually identifying that it's a master key?

Correct. Am home now and just checked ours. Just has a label with printed number.

[feenix74]

I remember reading somewhere that the plastic tag with the printed number on it is a key ID, which you can quote to VW and they can create a duplicate key based on that number alone.

[AALocksmiths]

The tag would of been the mechanical key code, this code relates to the cuts on the key to work the lock. The dealer does not need this as they keep all this information on record, if you were ever to get a key from them all they would need is the VIN and from that the key will be cut to suit your locks and have all the relevant coding needed for it to be programmed to your car.

[doridori]

new key has now been coded and cut!

in the end got it from Mister Minit at QVB in Syd.

Key, cutting and coding came to a total of $100 and it works perfectly