key fob

[forevraudi]

when i bought my car it only came with one key so i think its time to get another just in case. my local dealer wants $130 for the key plus $60 for programming. I've heard to check out ebay and skip the $130 dealer cost of the key, and all i can find on ebay are keys with:

315 MHz
4D0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231

ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories


whereas my key is:
315 MHz
8Z0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231


All other numbers match up, besides the first 3 characters in the middle set of numbers. Will this ebay key still work for me?

[dfwhockey17]

you could try here: http://www.originalkeyless.com/main.sc

[illaudiill]

when i bought my car it only came with one key so i think its time to get another just in case. my local dealer wants $130 for the key plus $60 for programming. I've heard to check out ebay and skip the $130 dealer cost of the key, and all i can find on ebay are keys with:

315 MHz
4D0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231

ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories


whereas my key is:
315 MHz
8Z0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231


All other numbers match up, besides the first 3 characters in the middle set of numbers. Will this ebay key still work for me?

thats ezactly where i bought my key. one thing is my dealer didnt want to cut it because the blade wasnt from audi. so i had to buy a tru HAA and have them cut it

[Boosted3.0]

Not sure about the keys but you can program it yourself in case you were not aware. I'm not sure if there is a B6 write up but I used the B5 write up and it works perfectly.


EDIT: Found it

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.



Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.

[B6JoeS4]

try here:
http://www.remotesandkeys.com/default.asp

[forevraudi]

try here:
http://www.remotesandkeys.com/default.asp

Why are some lower key portions more expensive than others? http://www.remotesandkeys.com/Search...s.asp?Cat=3178 i can't find any similarities to their part numbers and mine...

[forevraudi]

bump

[B6JoeS4]

i think some are new and some are used

[forevraudi]

Not sure about the keys but you can program it yourself in case you were not aware. I'm not sure if there is a B6 write up but I used the B5 write up and it works perfectly.


EDIT: Found it

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.



Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.

If i get my blank key simply cut at a locksmith than can i program they key part(not the buttons) to work on my car using this method?

[ziggituning]

Not sure about the keys but you can program it yourself in case you were not aware. I'm not sure if there is a B6 write up but I used the B5 write up and it works perfectly.


EDIT: Found it

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.



Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.

for some reason each time I tried this it never worked, and I tried it on 2 different cars, nothing?? Is there anything else?

[Turbo1A4]

i know some locksmiths wont cut our keys because they dont want to mess up the programming or maybe its because they dont want to mess it up

[forevraudi]

If i get my blank key simply cut at a locksmith than can i program they key part(not the buttons) to work on my car using this method?

bump

[yung turbo]

im in the same situation butmy dealer told me i have to get the key from AUDI because of the immobilizer(they said 05s are different).

[Undisputed]

Why not just buy a B7 remote and reprogram it? You'll have a nicer remote and the DIY isn't that hard. You'd just have to find a blank key.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...hlight=key+fob

[forevraudi]

i dont have vag com

[Undisputed]

Me either but if you ask if you can hook up with one of the Socal guys then they'll help you out. I'm certain that any one of them will be more than willing to help out.

[forevraudi]

Not sure about the keys but you can program it yourself in case you were not aware. I'm not sure if there is a B6 write up but I used the B5 write up and it works perfectly.


EDIT: Found it

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.



Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.

good idea but the thing is that i've already bought a used key with new blade and chip and im planning on getting it cut today at a local locksmith, but im wondering if i can program the immobilizer myself with the method explained above (or any other method...?)

[msharifi]

when i bought my car it only came with one key so i think its time to get another just in case. my local dealer wants $130 for the key plus $60 for programming. I've heard to check out ebay and skip the $130 dealer cost of the key, and all i can find on ebay are keys with:

315 MHz
4D0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231

ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories


whereas my key is:
315 MHz
8Z0.837.231.F
FCC ID: MYT8Z0837231


All other numbers match up, besides the first 3 characters in the middle set of numbers. Will this ebay key still work for me?

I have a extra remote that I can sell the key is cut but you can use your new one. PM me if you like.

[Boosted3.0]

good idea but the thing is that i've already bought a used key with new blade and chip and im planning on getting it cut today at a local locksmith, but im wondering if i can program the immobilizer myself with the method explained above (or any other method...?)

Yes it programs the remote to lock and unlock all doors and truck and arm the alarm...obviously. The dealer told me my remote was broken and it would be 300 for a new remote and 150 to program it. I bought a battery for $2 and programed my "broken" remote and it works amazing.

[forevraudi]

i just got my key cut and it functions, only problem is that when i use it to start and drive the car the emergency lights flash as if i stole the car. that's the immobilizer chip that i speak of, how do you program that?

[forevraudi]

i haven't been quoted anything cheaper than $130 at my local dealerships so far to just program the already cut key that i have. i almost got into an argument with one of the women i spoke too. is this way overpriced or what?

[Undisputed]

That seems a bit high. I'd check with other dealers.

[forevraudi]

Yea it was high. i just got quoted $65 from a different dealer, but that seems high too

[Funkychriscoldm]

You dont need two keys to reset your key fob.. I just reset mine today... page 53 in your owners manual

[forevraudi]

im talking about the upper portion. the immobilizer chip inside the keyblade portion

[Funkychriscoldm]

Oh my bad guy, and ya that is overpriced just to reprogram a key...Just go make a friend at the Audi dealership and have him hook you up!

[onceover]

for some reason each time I tried this it never worked, and I tried it on 2 different cars, nothing?? Is there anything else?

this is only to get the remote functions working. you need to get the immobilizer programmed at the dealer from what ive heard