Hi can someone tell me my options if i lost my one and only key? Whats the cheapest way possible? Or if the stealership is the only place i cant get it, how much am i looking at? Thanks in advance.

 

How soon do you need one? Dealership would be the fastest way... ECS sells cut keys (probably cheaper) but they say 1-3 days and then you have to wait for it to ship.

 

The good news is they can use your VIN# to cut a new key.

Some dealers offer the same price as ECS. If you can, call around and see what the dealers in your area are asking. You might be able to negotiate with them if you mention another dealer asking a lower price.

I paid just under $125 for my key (and fob) from a dealer. I think valet keys are $60-70

 

This is what i did..

I went to the dealshhip and paid like $130 to have them cut the flip style key. ECS does sell them cheaper but they "ship in 1-3 days" i think, so you are prob going to wait 8 buisness days or so to get it. It may be worth it to just pay the extra 20 bucks or whatever.

HOWEVER, if you have a 2001, it may get tricky. They installed immobilizers on half of the 2001 model year. I think it was the second half, so if you have a 2001.5 a4 you are going to have to get it "coded" to your car. The dealership told me that would cost about 2hrs of labor at $115 an hour (**** that all day ).

Don't even let them program it for you either, they will charge you an hour of labor to perform a simple procedure. There are plenty of DIY's out there. You just need the valet key.


hope it helps

 

What is the website for ECS because I'm considering getting a spare but don't want to be paying any ridiculous prices

 

ecstuning.com

 

Alright after 3 days of searching i finally found my key and you guys wont believe where i found it. Found it inside the freezer lol it was inside my milkshake that i bought. My 2 year old prolly tossed it in the cup before i stored it. Anyway now this leads me to another question. Now my remote doesnt work anymore since it prolly been soaked for 2 days. Can i buy that fob and program myself? Thanks alot. Really appreciate all your help.

 

Oh yeah and i have a 2001

 

Congrats. I would take the back off, take out the battery and hit it with the blow dryer. Hopefully it works again when it dries out. If I were you I would get a spare just in case

When I type in key fob they only show flash drives and license plate frame. I can't find how much a spare key would be.

 

i have the *** end on the key, the buttons. if you need it ill make it way cheaper that 73.28.

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