Buying a new key/ getting a keyless remote

**v1nyd** · 06-15-2008 03:58 PM

I purchased my 1999.5 Audi A4 1.8T today, however it only came with one non OEM key. I wanted to know if there was a place to get a set of blank keys with the Audi logo and the key-less remote so I don't have to lock my car through the door key hole. TIA!

**lotusgardener** · 06-15-2008 05:35 PM

ebay for both, there's a thread around here specifying which keyfob code you need.

**v1nyd** · 06-15-2008 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by lotusgardener

ebay for both, there's a thread around here specifying which keyfob code you need.

awesome, thanks a lot

**v1nyd** · 06-15-2008 07:26 PM

I found one on ebay...It says it's a used remote but a new uncut blade installed and a new un-programmed immobilizer chip installed. The only thing is that it's for an A4 but they said make sure it matches with this:

1997-2001 AUDI A4, A6 + A8
2000-2001 TT
INCLUDING ALLROAD AND QUATTRO MODELS

315 MHz
4D0.837.231.E
FCC ID: MZ2 410 819 6 3

now how do I find out what my FCC ID is?

**R4zzleD4zzle** · 06-23-2008 09:54 PM

If you have a non-OEM key & do not know where/how to find the FCC ID or part number then try this:

Your car should have the OEM Audi security sticker located on the driver & passenger side back door windows, which should have a part number on it. This number corresponds to the key fob needed to work for your car. Call a dealer to make sure this part number is correct & that it will work for your car. You can then also check to see if they have that part in stock.

**CycloSteve** · 06-28-2008 02:33 AM

Recently purchased both a standard blank and remote on eBay with great success.

Dealer in NorCal was useless, downright rude and wanted a small fortune for the duo, cutting, programming, etc...would have cost more than $250. Also refused to "cut" eBay keys...citing that they were too hard. Come to find out, they don't even cut the keys themselves, it is handled by a local locksmith (same one I actually had do the work).

Once the keys arrived (both had new immobilizer chips and were uncut, cost around $75 for the pair) took them to a local locksmith. For $50 he cut the keys, and within minutes both were able to start the car. Wahoo.

The programming of the remote fob just takes a few minutes and can be done by yourself at home...another dealer rip-off. Just need the original key, and the newly cut key. A couple of turns of the key in the ignition, pressing of the buttons of the remote in the door, and voila. Search the A4 B5 DIY forum for remote programming, as it worked flawlessly for me.

The only item I needed my VAG-COM for was with removing the old/missing remote from the cars' memory...so that the "missing" remote could not open the door (but can still work the key and ignition FYI, no way to get rid of that).

Cheers, and good luck.

Steve

**im sofa king** · 06-28-2008 06:50 PM

If I were to buy an uncut key from ebay like the one described above, does the FCC ID need to be exactly the same? The one above has a different last number than mine, that one has a 3 on the end, mine has a 4. I've been running with one FOB for a while now and would like to have a backup just in case.