kmac Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 Hi I have a 1998 Mk 1 Galaxy and I think it is a GLX. It has central locking but I got it second hand and so there are not remote key fobs What I need to know is does this car have remote locking? If so then I only ned get the fobs ( from where?) If not what is a good easy to install remote locking kit? The reason I want to do this is the driver door lock doesn't work with the key. Removed it and so of the little parts beind the barrel appear to be broken. There is NO paddle!! Frauds want me to change the entire handle which I don't want to do as I'll end up with separate keys for the ignition and door. So in a nutshell how do I know if the car has remote locking and if not what's a good kit to install Quote
jamesey Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 if it has remote locking there should be a little ball shaped sensor just on the roof lining behind the interior mirror , im after a key at the moment for mine i know if you want a full key you will have to get the chip inside coded to start your car i think timpsons can do this for you quite resonable aswell , as for coding it to open the doors have a look in the FAQ section Quote
kmac Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks, don't think it has the ball sensor. Seems like I will have to get one of those after market remote locking kits. Quote
NikpV Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 if it has remote locking there should be a little ball shaped sensor just on the roof lining behind the interior mirror , im after a key at the moment for mine i know if you want a full key you will have to get the chip inside coded to start your car i think timpsons can do this for you quite resonable aswell , as for coding it to open the doors have a look in the FAQ section if it has cl it wont necessarily have the domes i think the Ired system was phased out in 1997 and the op has a 1998 gal so it will be a radio version Quote
Justice Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 To fit the remote kit is a 5 min job and if you have electric windows it will close or open them depending on lock or unlocking, you just keep your finger on the button, I think I paid Quote
kmac Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) Okay just bought a Gemini remote locking kit on ebay. Will advise how I get on when it arrives. You can get very cheap kits on ebay but I went for Gemini as I have heard of the brand - not sure about quality of the others though they probably do the job. You can even get one for Edited February 24, 2008 by kmac Quote
ALARM MAN Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 if it has remote locking there should be a little ball shaped sensor just on the roof lining behind the interior mirror , im after a key at the moment for mine i know if you want a full key you will have to get the chip inside coded to start your car i think timpsons can do this for you quite resonable aswell , as for coding it to open the doors have a look in the FAQ section if it has cl it wont necessarily have the domes i think the Ired system was phased out in 1997 and the op has a 1998 gal so it will be a radio version You were robbed :o Ian Quote
kmac Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 Who was robbed? Are you referring to Justice who paid Quote
Justice Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 lol prob was robbed, it was a main dealer add on from VW hence the high price, but that was inc first class delivery :) Joking aside I'm sure I asked on here before I brought it and was pointed in VAG direction but it could have been the VR6 forum. Quote
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