Extra key (and remote) with the correct immobiliser

[wfdTamar]

Bargain - the complete new key I got off ebay worked.

$95 key
$40 cutting blade
$50-60 coding at Skoda (not sure exactly because it was done with some other things).

$185-195 Total

ebay seller was tmc_car_keys

Item title
NEW SKODA REMOTE KEY 1K0959753G OCTAVIA, ROOMSTER (that part number matched my existing key)

My car is a 2008 Octavia Elegance 4x4. This has the version 4 immobiliser which needs to be done by Skoda (can't be done with VCDS as you can't get the codes you need )

Also getting a non electronic key for $40 from the locksmith.

[gregozedobe]

^ Good result indeed

This has the version 4 immobiliser which needs to be done by Skoda (can't be done with VCDS as you can't get the codes you need )

I had an idea that VCDS could code keys IF you had the code from the plastic tag that comes with the keys on a new car (or you can also get the code/s using some of the more specialised/powerful diagnostic software that can interrogate the ECU eg VAG Commander or somesuch ?)

[wfdTamar]

I didn't have the tag from the keys (but I think you need more than just that).

VCDS needs a PIN which (I gather) comes live from Skoda to the VAGCOM once the dealer put in your car details. You also need the workshop and dealer codes (which they ain't giving to us) and the date the PIN was received.


From Ross-Tech support email:

'..provided you can get the PIN code for the Immobilizer, VCDS should be able to do key adaptation:

Immobilizer IV Key Matching - Ross-Tech Wiki

VCDS does not retrieve PIN information and can not do key adaptation without the PIN.'


Explained better here:
Immobilizer - Ross-Tech Wiki

[tones]

Sorry guys, I know this is an old thread, but I thought it was appropriate to continue this discussion rather than starting a new thread.

I have a 2010 Octavia RS, and have had difficulty trying to source a replacement spare key (other than going to the dealer). I got quoted $425 for a key by a dealer ($260 for the key, $77 to cut the key, and $88 to code it).

Haven't been able to find a suitable part on eBay, but I did find an online seller based in China who does sell my key. The seller is called Apollo Auto (link here). The key would cost ~$95 shipped, and I could just get it cut locally, and then pay the dealer to code it. All up I would be saving at least $200.

Has anyone dealt with Apollo Auto before? Should I be wary of buying from them?