I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might need
to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to start
the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to do
that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?

Thanks,

Don

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/key-matching.html

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/key-matching.html

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/key-matching.html

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/key-matching.html

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

 

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

this might work but I can't be sure,

put the key in the ignition and turn it clockwise.

if you hear something mechanical wiiirrrring under the hood and no sirens
sounding then I would say it does not need programming.............but don't
hold your breath.

 

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

this might work but I can't be sure,

put the key in the ignition and turn it clockwise.

if you hear something mechanical wiiirrrring under the hood and no sirens
sounding then I would say it does not need programming.............but don't
hold your breath.

 

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

this might work but I can't be sure,

put the key in the ignition and turn it clockwise.

if you hear something mechanical wiiirrrring under the hood and no sirens
sounding then I would say it does not need programming.............but don't
hold your breath.

 

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>

this might work but I can't be sure,

put the key in the ignition and turn it clockwise.

if you hear something mechanical wiiirrrring under the hood and no sirens
sounding then I would say it does not need programming.............but don't
hold your breath.

 

"Don Gunn" <don.gunn@att.net> wrote in message
news:Ic2dnddSZ5eOQjbbnZ2dnUVZ_ryqnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have only one usable key, so I bout a blank key with remote fob on ebay
>and plan to get the metal cut from a locksmith for $60. He says I might
>need to also have the transponder portion of the key programmed for it to
>start the car (not the remote portion which opens the doors, I know how to
>do that). How can I tell if I also need this transponder programmed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don
>


ahhh I get it now BEFORE you have the key cut...........silly me.

not sure you can rather a chicken/egg situation.