Lost key FOB

[richdave]

Somehow the spare key has been lost..

Anyone here had to get a replacement unit? If so what was the damage?

[okisub]

Oh Jesus! I don't know what they're worth but you can bet it's going to hurt!

Keep looking for the spare!!!

[Rocket36]

OUCH! That's not cool...

I know when I had my VE HSV Clubsport I lost one of the keys on the golf course, inlcuding supply and reprogramming by the dealer it was $220. So I reckon anywhere up to about $300 (god forbid).

Seriously, keep searching! LoL

[slotmachine]

I recall when I picked up my Passat the bloke stressed not to lose the key. He mentioned they have to come from Germany and cost $400+

[RichPassat]

Mate,

I would keep searching I was told when I picked up my car by the dealer that they cost a mint so don't lose, drop or wet the thing.

just called them and confirmed $435.00 from Germany and then the cost of being booked in and programmed to car on top of that.

Glad I know where my spare key is.

Rich

[passatpout]

Somehow the spare key has been lost..

Anyone here had to get a replacement unit? If so what was the damage?

I asked about a replacement key as a second spare for off-site storage (in case the house burns down, etc).. was quoted about $495 for a new key programmed.. Passats are capable of having up to 4 keys coded for them as well..

[pj's]

I had to replace one for my R36 (stolen from house) and Solitaire Adelaide charged $585 including gst. It took about a week for the actual key to arrive and 20 minutes for the programming. Hope that helps. pj

[richdave]

Thanks for the replies... you have confirmed my fears that it will hurt!

Still looking...

[apom]

$435, $495, $585... any other takers! Great to see a standard price model on a couple of bits of plastic, a chip and all up $10 worth of stuff.

They (VWA) dont understand that ripping people off will only hurt in the long run!

[Benem]

$435, $495, $585... any other takers! Great to see a standard price model on a couple of bits of plastic, a chip and all up $10 worth of stuff.

They (VWA) dont understand that ripping people off will only hurt in the long run!

It's not just VWA, about $450 for a Subaru key...

[Maverick]

$435, $495, $585... any other takers! Great to see a standard price model on a couple of bits of plastic, a chip and all up $10 worth of stuff.

They (VWA) dont understand that ripping people off will only hurt in the long run!

Do you want a secure car or one that anyone can drive away in?

And do you want the dealers to fix a standard price or would you rather have dealers that have different prices with some cheaper than others?

If you want to save money you can source parts yourself. There's some info on the process here.

http://www.my-gti.com/392/volkswagen-key-fob-immobiliser-and-transmitter

[R36 Dreamer]

Do you want a secure car or one that anyone can drive away in?

And do you want the dealers to fix a standard price or would you rather have dealers that have different prices with some cheaper than others?

If you want to save money you can source parts yourself. There's some info on the process here.

http://www.my-gti.com/392/volkswagen...nd-transmitter

Just to make you feel a little better, a replacement remote key for a mini comes in at $695 + coding.

They only provide one remote key and one HUGE spare key. At least you get two to begin with when you buy a VW eh?

[richdave]

Still cant find the spare key

The local dealer advises that the "lost" key can be disabled so it wont work any longer for the small fee of $65.00. IF I do find it they can re enable it for the small fee of $65.00

If I choose not to get a new spare and I loose the remaining key....

I have to wait about 2 WEEKS for another from Germany then on top of the price to buy it I have to pay.... you guesed it, $65.00 to get it coded

[gregozedobe]

You forgot the fee to get your "dead" car flat-topped to the dealer so they can hook it up to their software to get the new key coded (with no working keys you ain't gonna be driving it there, are you ?)

If you get the new key coded and the lost key disabled at the same time the dealer should only charge you the coding fee once.

[Maverick]

Still cant find the spare key

The local dealer advises that the "lost" key can be disabled so it wont work any longer for the small fee of $65.00. IF I do find it they can re enable it for the small fee of $65.00

If I choose not to get a new spare and I loose the remaining key....

I have to wait about 2 WEEKS for another from Germany then on top of the price to buy it I have to pay.... you guesed it, $65.00 to get it coded

The VW dealer is a business not a charity so unless they lost the key you have to pay for their time and equipment.

Car remotes are expensive to replace but if the Passat wasn't secure your insurance would cost a lot more and you'd have the inconvenience of possibly having your car stolen (the only way it can be stolen now is with a remote or flatbed truck).

In the UK 75% of car thefts are now via theft of keys from homes or car jackings, the other 25% are old cars.

If the cost of not having to worry about your car being stolen is the risk of having to spend $400 on a lost remote I'm more than happy to accept it. I've never lost a remote but won't be complaining about the cost if I do. The spare remote lives in the safe.