Mk4 Switchblades for Mk3 keys

[gpk_gti]

dont think they can be programmed?? can they??I mean the imobiliser. I think the dealer can programme the doors/remote lock if you have it..but mk3 never came with that feature.the mk4 switch key has door open/lock only.

[Golf Loon]

If you were to glue your original Mk3 key near to the ignition barrell, inside the clamshell, the imobilizer would be bypassed and the car can be started with a copy key

[Bora Sport]

From what i understand with any replacement key 2 things are required.

1. The key blank has to be cut to match the original key.

2. The key has to be programmed so that it will 'talk' to the immobliser to allow the car to be started.

I did the excercise recently trying to get a 2nd key for the Vento and the Cupra and in both cases it was going to cost $100+ for each key by the tme the key was purchased, cut and programmed.

[Tim]

pre 96 cars dont have this problem. the key is just a key. The only fancy thing u get is the one with a light in it.

[rayray086]

The only fancy thing u get is the one with a light in it.

I've got that key, except it doesn't light up anymore, and I haven't been bothered to change it yet.

I actually forgot about the programmed chip thing - though now I remember Pedro telling me about that "$90 to program a new key" business.

If you can get MKIV blanks in the switchblade, I am interested in joining in on the group guy. (but I need a MKIV blank for my MKIV golf, geddit?)

If they can be programmed I'm interested. I wonder if they can be programmed for the Beeza as well.

I'll ask the seller about the chip, and about Mk4 blanks. I just hope American VWs aren't THAT different to the European versions.

pre 96 cars dont have this problem. the key is just a key.

Hey Tim, so are you saying with pre-96 cars they don't have that programmed chip that everyone is talking about? I've got a pre-96 and has no remote immobiliser nor alarm.

I got the price confirmed @ $50USD each.

[Tim]

to the best of my knowledge that is correct. I pull my key apart and there is no chip in it. Just a battery and a button to complete the circuit to the light bulb

[rayray086]

I'm gonna go ahead and buy myself one then. I'll take the chance. If it doesn't work, then it'll just mean a bit of tinkering from one key to another

I'll be making the order on Wednesday night. I'll post any updates as soon as I get them.

[D.I.T]

I have a 95 model vr6 and i needed to get the key programed to be able to start the car.

$90 including the key

[DubSteve]

As I'm stairing at my internals of the key now mine has a light like Rays and Tims and also has like a little black box on the left hand side of it.

Is this the program chip that were talking about?

If so can't it just be moved from one key to the other?

[BlackVr6ix]

I was thinking of doing this and wiring in my spare remote for my aftermarket alarm into it, so it actually works.