Spare key wanted

bristol girl · 03-11-2004, 14:13

Hi
I'm new to my Skoda - collected my X-reg Fabia this morning, but it has no spare key. The local dealer has quoted £96 for the key with transponder inside for alarm/immobiliser - does anyone have any ideas on how I can get one cheaper than this?
Many thanks.

Stimps · 03-11-2004, 14:20

Welcome to the site

There are a couple of members who may or may not be able to help you out with a legit key for - probably - less than £96. I'm sure they'll pop up and offer their help if they're able to...

ADMotorsport · 03-11-2004, 14:22

welcome

William · 03-11-2004, 14:34

There is a lock smith shop in Belfast that will copy a car key and can also for £30 produce a key which replicates the coding in the original. Had a copy of my first Felicia's key made this way when one of the originals got bent.

bristol girl · 03-11-2004, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by William

There is a lock smith shop in Belfast that will copy a car key and can also for £30 produce a key which replicates the coding in the original. Had a copy of my first Felicia's key made this way when one of the originals got bent.

Thanks, I don't suppose you know the name or phone number? It's great that so many people replied so quickly!

William · 03-11-2004, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by bristol girl

Thanks, I don't suppose you know the name or phone number? It's great that so many people replied so quickly!

There is a lock smith shop in Belfast that will copy a car key and can also for £30 produce a key which replicates the coding in the original. Had a copy of my first Felicia's key made this way when one of the originals got bent.

I don't of hand, but I will try and find it for you.

Dougal · 03-11-2004, 14:53

You will need the immobiliser code number to add a key or a locksmith with an AD100 code reader and programmer. If you do have the immobiliser code then someone local with a VAG-com can program a key for you after a blank has been cut.

Other than that you can now only get the keys done by the dealer as VAG group dealers can no longer obtain the immobiliser codes. in SKC format

The dealer now has to plug the car into their VW5051 machine and the code is sent directly from Milton Keynes over an ISDN link, they stopped giving out SKC numbers from October 2004.

This is a bone of contention on other forums, and some are complaining to the european commission.
Here is a link to the AD100 site which details the equipment which can read the code.

http://www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk/

Dougal

ADMotorsport · 03-11-2004, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by bristol girl

It's great that so many people replied so quickly!

anything to help out a chick

Lummox · 03-11-2004, 23:01

VW/Audi have changed thier security codes over to the ASDN link as Dougal mentioned. Skoda are still running the older system and the dealer needs to email Skoda to obtain the immobilizer code.

Also another point worth making is all keys need to be coded at the same time with VAS 5051 or they wont all work.

Was the price quoted including coding the key in? If so then its not that far off by the time the car has been through the workshop and youve paid labour.

bristol girl · 06-11-2004, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

VW/Audi have changed thier security codes over to the ASDN link as Dougal mentioned. Skoda are still running the older system and the dealer needs to email Skoda to obtain the immobilizer code.

Also another point worth making is all keys need to be coded at the same time with VAS 5051 or they wont all work.

Was the price quoted including coding the key in? If so then its not that far off by the time the car has been through the workshop and youve paid labour.

Ok, thanks for all your help. I've tried a couple more locksmiths and they all
say Fabia keys are main dealer only, so I'll have to bite the bullet and pay them!
Happy motoring...

Kentish · 06-11-2004, 12:07

I would ask them nicely, if seeing as you have just bought the car from them and how it has a key missing , they can do it for you gratis or at a "thankyou for buying from us" price.
Never hurts to ask....perhaps ask the saleman who sold it to you.

Lummox · 06-11-2004, 12:29

Really any car bought from a dealer should have a spare key with it. It comes with one from the factory, so you gotta ask your self where is the other one?

***DGW*** · 06-11-2004, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Really any car bought from a dealer should have a spare key with it. It comes with one from the factory, so you gotta ask your self where is the other one?

A very good point, Ross.

03-11-2004, 14:13	#1
bristol girl Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spare key wanted Hi I'm new to my Skoda - collected my X-reg Fabia this morning, but it has no spare key. The local dealer has quoted £96 for the key with transponder inside for alarm/immobiliser - does anyone have any ideas on how I can get one cheaper than this? Many thanks.

03-11-2004, 14:20	#2
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to the site There are a couple of members who may or may not be able to help you out with a legit key for - probably - less than £96. I'm sure they'll pop up and offer their help if they're able to... __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

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ADMotorsport Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: hamilton Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	welcome __________________ Andrew

03-11-2004, 14:53	#7
Dougal Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	You will need the immobiliser code number to add a key or a locksmith with an AD100 code reader and programmer. If you do have the immobiliser code then someone local with a VAG-com can program a key for you after a blank has been cut. Other than that you can now only get the keys done by the dealer as VAG group dealers can no longer obtain the immobiliser codes. in SKC format The dealer now has to plug the car into their VW5051 machine and the code is sent directly from Milton Keynes over an ISDN link, they stopped giving out SKC numbers from October 2004. This is a bone of contention on other forums, and some are complaining to the european commission. Here is a link to the AD100 site which details the equipment which can read the code. http://www.advanced-diagnostics.co.uk/ Dougal Last edited by Dougal; 03-11-2004 at 15:19.

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Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,415 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	VW/Audi have changed thier security codes over to the ASDN link as Dougal mentioned. Skoda are still running the older system and the dealer needs to email Skoda to obtain the immobilizer code. Also another point worth making is all keys need to be coded at the same time with VAS 5051 or they wont all work. Was the price quoted including coding the key in? If so then its not that far off by the time the car has been through the workshop and youve paid labour. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

03-11-2004, 14:34	#4
William BANNED Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is a lock smith shop in Belfast that will copy a car key and can also for £30 produce a key which replicates the coding in the original. Had a copy of my first Felicia's key made this way when one of the originals got bent.

06-11-2004, 12:07	#11
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I would ask them nicely, if seeing as you have just bought the car from them and how it has a key missing , they can do it for you gratis or at a "thankyou for buying from us" price. Never hurts to ask....perhaps ask the saleman who sold it to you. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-11-2004, 12:29	#12
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,415 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Really any car bought from a dealer should have a spare key with it. It comes with one from the factory, so you gotta ask your self where is the other one? __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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