mattnorgrove 0 Posted September 5, 2007 Ello all, somehow I've managed to lose my spare so need a new one cutting. Is this a dealer only thing or can I buy a blank and get it cut at a normal locksmiths? If so, any idea which type key they are for 1990 valvers? Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted September 5, 2007 I bought one from my local place, including chip programming came to £22. Car is a 93k 16v, not sure if the early ones had the chip though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted September 5, 2007 a 1990 would just be a plain key, couple of quid or you're being ripped off :lol: might be worth filing the sharp edges of the new key v slightly as your existing key and lock may be well worn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnorgrove 0 Posted September 5, 2007 Cheers for the replies guys.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
__Andy__ 0 Posted September 26, 2007 i just bought two keys from a guy in america,they r the original vw key blanks,round bottom with the v badge in the middle,both key blanks came to £11 had them cut at a cost of 3 quid.was happy with that. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 96467&rd=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nocrap 0 Posted September 27, 2007 i just bought two keys from a guy in america,they r the original vw key blanks............ No good though if your car has the standard immobilizer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
__Andy__ 0 Posted September 27, 2007 v true,fortunately mine is an early 1990 so doesnt have the chip in the key Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 27, 2007 No chip - just buy a standard AH from VW (£3) or you could go for the MK3 one with the light or the 16V one in it's own case (£15ish if still available) VAG always used to cut these for free but most don't have the kit anymore or know how to use it - local places and supermarkets will do it for a couple of quid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 27, 2007 Didn't think even 2.0 16v's had a chip in them? Thought that was exclusively for late VR's?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishG60 0 Posted September 27, 2007 Didn't think even 2.0 16v's had a chip in them? Thought that was exclusively for late VR's?! Just realised have to get round to this... lost spare too!!! sure 92 G60 doesn't have chip or anything right.. just a plan key???? surely... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 27, 2007 Yeah G60 has a plain key, imob was an option on Late 2.0 16Vs, if your not sure then take the cowling off and you will see the extra reader coil thingy with a flat ribbon cable going to it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
