Keys
08-08-2005, 04:56 PM
#51
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Re: Keys
I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
spouse).
2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
"normal" key is lost or unavailable.
All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
Dave wrote:
>>Not likely...the *ALL PLASTIC* key the OP is referring to has no
>>electronics
>>of any kind within....
>>
>>
>
>Well I'm in the UK which may be different but my plastic key will start the
>car. The manual doesn't actually say very much about it other than using it
>temporarily if the flip keys have been lost. Since it's plastic it'll wear
>out quickly so you'd need to get a metal key fairly quickly.
>
>Maybe it was our Bora manual that mentioned something about turning on the
>ignition within 30 seconds of unlocking the car so the alarm wouldn't sound.
>
>Just to be clear, the three VAG cars that I've owned have all come with two
>metal keys and one plastic spare key. I haven't tried the plastic key in our
>Lupo but I'll see what it does later.
>
>
>
>
1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
spouse).
2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
"normal" key is lost or unavailable.
All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
Dave wrote:
>>Not likely...the *ALL PLASTIC* key the OP is referring to has no
>>electronics
>>of any kind within....
>>
>>
>
>Well I'm in the UK which may be different but my plastic key will start the
>car. The manual doesn't actually say very much about it other than using it
>temporarily if the flip keys have been lost. Since it's plastic it'll wear
>out quickly so you'd need to get a metal key fairly quickly.
>
>Maybe it was our Bora manual that mentioned something about turning on the
>ignition within 30 seconds of unlocking the car so the alarm wouldn't sound.
>
>Just to be clear, the three VAG cars that I've owned have all come with two
>metal keys and one plastic spare key. I haven't tried the plastic key in our
>Lupo but I'll see what it does later.
>
>
>
>
08-08-2005, 04:56 PM
#52
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Re: Keys
I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
spouse).
2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
"normal" key is lost or unavailable.
All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
Dave wrote:
>>Not likely...the *ALL PLASTIC* key the OP is referring to has no
>>electronics
>>of any kind within....
>>
>>
>
>Well I'm in the UK which may be different but my plastic key will start the
>car. The manual doesn't actually say very much about it other than using it
>temporarily if the flip keys have been lost. Since it's plastic it'll wear
>out quickly so you'd need to get a metal key fairly quickly.
>
>Maybe it was our Bora manual that mentioned something about turning on the
>ignition within 30 seconds of unlocking the car so the alarm wouldn't sound.
>
>Just to be clear, the three VAG cars that I've owned have all come with two
>metal keys and one plastic spare key. I haven't tried the plastic key in our
>Lupo but I'll see what it does later.
>
>
>
>
1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
spouse).
2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
"normal" key is lost or unavailable.
All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
Dave wrote:
>>Not likely...the *ALL PLASTIC* key the OP is referring to has no
>>electronics
>>of any kind within....
>>
>>
>
>Well I'm in the UK which may be different but my plastic key will start the
>car. The manual doesn't actually say very much about it other than using it
>temporarily if the flip keys have been lost. Since it's plastic it'll wear
>out quickly so you'd need to get a metal key fairly quickly.
>
>Maybe it was our Bora manual that mentioned something about turning on the
>ignition within 30 seconds of unlocking the car so the alarm wouldn't sound.
>
>Just to be clear, the three VAG cars that I've owned have all come with two
>metal keys and one plastic spare key. I haven't tried the plastic key in our
>Lupo but I'll see what it does later.
>
>
>
>
08-08-2005, 05:41 PM
#53
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Re: Keys
On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:56:37 -0400, Mouse <urimobile@optonline.net> wrote:
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
08-08-2005, 05:41 PM
#54
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Re: Keys
On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:56:37 -0400, Mouse <urimobile@optonline.net> wrote:
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
08-08-2005, 05:41 PM
#55
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Re: Keys
On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:56:37 -0400, Mouse <urimobile@optonline.net> wrote:
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
> I haven't checked (of course), but from what I 've been told:
>
> 1. Two "normal" keys with remote controls - for normal use (you and your
> spouse).
> 2. One "valet" key with limited capabilities - for valets to park it, etc.
> 3. One plastic "spare" key to let you (temporarily) use the car if the
> "normal" key is lost or unavailable.
>
> All these keys have the immobilizer chip (or so I was told).
I can confirm 1 and 3 and the point about all being chipped, but no valet
key (i.e. a key with somewhat larger cross-section so that it can not be
inserted into certain more restricted locks such as glove box or trunk)
with a UK spec allroad. But also no trunk - it's really an A6 Avant but
with variable height pneumatic suspension and reinforced under-floor pan.
The "normal" keys are too large for my tastes and tailoring so I am buying
some extra spare keys which can do everything the same - just not remotely.
Tony
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