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Black Plastic Car key
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 11:32 pm
by Reeyad
Hey anyone knows what the black plastic is that comes with the car, is it just a simple template, or can it actualy open the door. Just found it in the VW holder thing.
To cold to go outside......
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 11:37 pm
by Silky V
Isn't it incase of breakdown? I think you can use it to start the car.
Can anyone clarify this?
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:44 am
by inder
The little key, which I think you on about, is the 'emergency key' and is meant to be used if you loose the main key.
Works with all locks and will start the car, for temp use only though
Mine did not come with one, nor come with the keycode tag or a spare key
had to order a spare main key
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:09 pm
by benny oopz
I think it's the valet key. You can leave it with garages for services or valet parkers.
I think it limits the time you have to start engine after opening the car with it. Also I don't think you can unlock the glove box with it.
Not 100% on this. Give it a try.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:59 pm
by andyg
I'm pretty sure the little plastic key doesn't start the car but does open the locks.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:39 pm
by hot_polo
i think the key has got the immobiliser number printed on it, so you take it to vw if you loose your original key, so that they can charge you a bomb for a new one
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:37 am
by inder
I recon your talking about key B in the picture Reeyad
see description for full info, 'emergency key' as I thought
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:38 am
by omicron
As said mit's a spare for when s**t happens. Don't count on it as a long term solution as it will fall apart.
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:34 am
by Reeyad
inder wrote:I recon your talking about key B in the picture Reeyad
see description for full info, 'emergency key' as I thought
Yep thats the one.....
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:50 am
by inder
Shame mine is missing that key
would be useful to own
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:36 pm
by ModifiedMadness
Mine is as well, and the radio code.
Not that I'll need it, but would be nice to have.
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:52 pm
by nickpolo
if i've got key tag c, can i order an emergency key B from vw?
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:56 pm
by toXXin
Yes, thats got your key number on it.
They'll still need to see your V5 and ID, and they'll still need the car to program it into the ECU.
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:11 pm
by inder
You can still order a new key without having the keycode thing thru the dealer, they would require your car's chassis number to do this
(I've done this with success)
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:13 pm
by toXXin
Yep, that is also true!