Volkswagen Keys and Fobs
A professional locksmith can replace the Volkswagen key. If you're looking for a brand new Volkswagen key for an old-fashioned model or an accessory for a modern VW key, we can design the key.
Find the seam that separates your fob's lid from its base. Keep the fob in place and use a screwdriver to pull it open.
Locks
Volkswagen's push-start technology is a great benefit for car owners. However it can be very frustrating when the battery on the key fob is drained or ceases to function. The Jennings VW service center in Glenview will be able to assist in the event that this happens to you.
First, replace the battery in your Volkswagen Key Fob. You'll need an phillips screwdriver with a flat head as well as a brand new cell CR2032. A piece of tape to wrap around the screwdriver could help to avoid damage to your device.
If you decide to replace the battery, ensure that it's the same voltage and size that the old one. If this solves the issue, it is likely that the switch or actuator for your lock is defective. If only one door is affected, it's more likely that the switch for that door or actuator needs to be replaced.
If the issue continues, you'll need to take your Volkswagen to a Volkswagen dealer. They will be able to request a replacement key based on your VIN, cut it and manually insert the key into your vehicle's system. This will allow your vehicle's system to recognize the RFID in the key and then start the engine. This is the best method to resolve this kind of problem. It is not possible to replace the key by one that does not contain the RFID chip because the spare won't be able to connect to the computer in your car.
Keys
Volkswagen car keys, or fobs, have an encoded transponder that transmits an email to the vehicle with the unique code contained in the ignition. The vehicle can access this information via an onboard procedure to authorize the key and start the engine. This procedure is more complicated than simply inserting the key into a lock, but is necessary to ensure that the new key can be used with the vehicle.
Volkswagens of the present require a specific fob that is equipped with a chip to allow remote entry or push-start. volkswagon keys is recommended that if you have to replace the key fob on your Volkswagen you bring evidence of ownership, the current registration for your vehicle, as well as the driver's license.
Older Volkswagens can also be started using a metal key, albeit with a few more steps. If you own an old-fashioned VW Beetle for example, you'll need to look for the small divot on the top of the cap on the lock cylinder and insert the key. The key blade will push downwards and then pop the cap off.
A key that requires RKE will feature a flip-out key blade, whereas keys that require a KESSY key might not have a key blade at all. Both keys contain the Megamos 48 CAN crypt transponder chip and can be cut and connected to your Volkswagen model.
Transponders
Transponders are part of modern automotive keys and can prevent theft of vehicles because they are unable to hot wire your vehicle. They have a microchip inside which looks like glass tic-tac, and when you insert the key in your ignition, it sends an identification code to a reader coil in the receiver unit in your vehicle. If the code matches the original key, the vehicle will start.
These chips transmit unique signals within a particular range of frequencies, so they're not easy to duplicate. They can also be used in satellite communications to send data to other devices aboard the spacecraft. They are used by air traffic control in order to communicate between planes, and also provide information on the location and altitude of aircrafts.
This particular key is equipped with a Megamos 48 transponder chip for CAN crypt, and it works with a range of VW models. It also includes a high-security knife to prevent key duplication or ignition lock picking. A professional locksmith can cut it and then pair it with a key that is already in use. We can provide this service in store, so you can have your new key in place within the shortest amount of time.
Remotes
Volkswagen has been at the forefront of key fob technology. With their iconic switchblade keys, owners could unlock their car and set off an alarm with the push of one button. The style is still frequent on certain SUVs as well as pickups.
In the early 2000s, Volkswagen advanced their technology even further, introducing smart keys that don't require ignition. These remote unlocking systems work similar to your cell phone. They let you lock and unlock your doors remotely as well as start your vehicle remotely at the push of a single button.
Since 1999 the key fob on most Volkswagen models has an immobilizer. The immobilizer is incorporated into the RFID chip that is located on the back of your key. You can recycle the RFID chip on an older key if you have one. This means that you don't have to bring your VW to the dealer to get a brand new key.
To recycle your old key take the key ring off and cut it in half. Acetone can be used to take out the RFID chip. You can then reuse the key ring by putting it on a new key. The local dealer will need to program the immobilizer.