Spare Key ?

[CraigB]

Hi All,

 

I'm sure this topic has been covered ad infinitum but here goes.

 

My '97 Galaxy TDi Ghia X has only one black key. No reds were provided when we bought the car. A couple of years ago after the kids got locked in by the daft central locking system closing itself with the one key in (great bit of design Mr Ford), I purchased a new key from a Fraud dealer. They couldn't cut it so off I went to the local locksmith who did the job. Only then did I find out from the Fraud dealer that I needed two black keys or the original red key to be able to program my new key.

 

So my question is can I get my keys working ? Could I use a laptop and an ODB cable with suitable software ? Or is there another cheap solution ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Craig

[Masked Marauder]

You need a chip to go in the key, or a new key with the chip in.

 

Then using VAG-COM get the immobiliser serial number and take it with your log book to your dealer and ask them for the 4 digit immobiliser code.

 

Then using VAG-COM program the new key.

 

The other way is to take it to a dealer and ask them to program it or a specialist locksmith may be able to help.

[CraigB]

Hi Masked Marauder,

 

Thanks for the information, when I bought the key I got one with the electronics built in, is this enough or do I need an additional chip ? I've gone to ebay and bought an OSD cable and various bits of software, including, I think VAG-COM. I presume I still need the info from the Fraud dealer regarding the immobiliser code ?

 

Thanks again

 

Craig

[Masked Marauder]

Yes. Unless you have anything with a 4 digit key programming number written on it.