I just bought a 2005 Passat, it only came with one key. I just found out from the VW dealer that it will cost $150 to have the key cut and another $90 to have it programmed. Does anyone know of any other place that I can get a spare key for my car?
I'm not up for paying $240 for a spare key. I'm really disappointed in VW.
Thanks.
2006-07-12 01:59:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Nope, just the dealership. Although, the car should've come w/ two keys.
2006-07-12 02:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by miketorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On this car you have to go back to the dealer,,because of the special key they use ,,if it was an older car,,you could go any where and get one cu,,but do yourself a favor,,and go back to the dealer,and get one cut right,,some of these answer,s here are OK for older car,s the vw uses a different key,,it is a patented key,,and home depot,,or jack,s hardware store can;t cut you one,,i know it is a high price to pay,,but until the after market gets hold of the pattern,,the dealer will be the only place that can do it,,hope this help,s.
2006-07-25 16:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it cost that much, you will have to go to the dealer, there is a computer chip in the key that they have to program to the car. I know this from the same experience with my 1999 Ford F-150, you can make a spare key most antwhere that will open the door but, it won't start the car and sometimes it will trigger the computer system and it won't start for about 10 minutes. Good Luck, I don't think you have much choice, I had none either!!!!
2006-07-12 02:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by skyguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are pretty limited on your choices there, the dealer is your best bet since it has to program the key. There are a few indepent key makers that can do it, but they are very hard to find. They do that because of the security system, which is smart. Do you want anyone to be able to learn how to make your key and drive off with your car with no ignition damage? Pay the $240 if you really want the key.
2006-07-12 02:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Chase T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A VW dealer would have to program the key for it to work with your car.The key is ordered from VW through the parts dept.It comes cut to fit your car(from the vin #).The new,and the old key will have to be programed together.If you have no luck with the seller of the car,you could just order a vallet key.It will be less money,but will still have to be programed to work.The key system works that way for your protection.If a key is cut,and not programed,the car immobilizer system will not allow the car to be driven.vwjcook@yahoo.com
2006-07-12 09:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by jim c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dealer. That is a special key. So many dealers and sellers sidetrack the buyer with the car and ignore little details like spare tire locks, headphones for tvs, keys, etc.
2006-07-13 18:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do have to get the key from the dealer, although this car should have had to jacknife keys with it, and a valet key (non remote) when you purchased it. I would complain to the dealer you bought it from and at the very least have them only charge you cost for the extra key, if not have them pay for the whole thing.
2006-07-12 03:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your best option is the dealership. I have the same issue and have called tons of locksmith and their charges are outrageous and almost $80-$100 more than the dealer. I called two dealerships and one quoted $117 and the other $112. I will definitely go to the dealer and l think that should be your best choice.
2015-04-27 15:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by Komla gameli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local locksmith he should be able to do it for better price.
VW's dont have chips in their keys, they have a little magnet inside.
So in future, if you change your key take that magnet out maye regular key and insert it in your new key by your self it is not as hard as you might think.
2006-07-12 02:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by nemesis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the car should actually come with 3 keys 2 regular and one valet. i bought mine used and didn't have the valet key and i was going to get new ones but i read that inorder to get new keys you have to turn in the old ones because it had something to do with the immobilizer unit
2006-07-19 14:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by michael a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋