My wife left her car (and house) keys on top of the car when we drove into work this morning. we've looked all over but can't find them.

I called the dealer and they gave a $300 + 80 recode price. OUCH

Anyone suggest any other options?

Thanks!

(THIS SUCKS!)

 

I see uncut ones on ebay for ~$20

Any idea how much (and where) it costs to get a key cut?

Can I reprogram the key with a Vag?

 

I had an A3 key replaced last month. 199.00 from the dealer and book time of 1 hour to program, although it took less than that.( Steele Audi, Halifax) I had to give the dealer both my regular key and the valet key as they said they had to reprogram them all. Not sure if that was really the case.

I have read that you can program a key yourself if you insert it after inserting a working key into the ignition first. I can't remember the procedure or where I read about it.

 

The dealer quoted around $300 I think with the reprogramming.

They gave me a bullshit story warning me about buying keys online, that they can 'lock up' the cars software. I think it's crap. Anyway, MUCH easier to just get audi to do it.

I've seen the reprogram with just the other key in the ignition. Unfortunately, I want both keys reprogrammed so someone just doesn't drive around the neighbourhood and find my car.

Thanks for the reply!

 

Don't buy eBay keys - they're made of steel - not brass. Most locksmiths won't touch them.

I got a key blade and got it cut for $40 from a local locksmith.

Here's another thread on the topic...

https://www.audiforum.ca/a4-b6-typ-8e-8h-2001%962005-76/keys-ecs-tuning-66334/