Black Plastic Car key

Reeyad · Post by **Reeyad** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 11:32 pm

Hey anyone knows what the black plastic is that comes with the car, is it just a simple template, or can it actualy open the door. Just found it in the VW holder thing.

To cold to go outside......

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 11:37 pm

Isn't it incase of breakdown? I think you can use it to start the car.

Can anyone clarify this?

inder · Post by **inder** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:44 am

The little key, which I think you on about, is the 'emergency key' and is meant to be used if you loose the main key.

Works with all locks and will start the car, for temp use only though

Mine did not come with one, nor come with the keycode tag or a spare key

had to order a spare main key

benny oopz · Post by **benny oopz** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:09 pm

I think it's the valet key. You can leave it with garages for services or valet parkers.

I think it limits the time you have to start engine after opening the car with it. Also I don't think you can unlock the glove box with it.

Not 100% on this. Give it a try.

andyg · Post by **andyg** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:59 pm

I'm pretty sure the little plastic key doesn't start the car but does open the locks.

hot_polo · Post by **hot_polo** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:39 pm

i think the key has got the immobiliser number printed on it, so you take it to vw if you loose your original key, so that they can charge you a bomb for a new one

inder · Post by **inder** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:37 am

I recon your talking about key B in the picture Reeyad

see description for full info, 'emergency key' as I thought

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:38 am

As said mit's a spare for when s**t happens. Don't count on it as a long term solution as it will fall apart.

Reeyad · Post by **Reeyad** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:34 am

inder wrote:I recon your talking about key B in the picture Reeyad

see description for full info, 'emergency key' as I thought

Yep thats the one.....

inder · Post by **inder** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:50 am

Shame mine is missing that key

would be useful to own

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:36 pm

Mine is as well, and the radio code.

Not that I'll need it, but would be nice to have.

nickpolo · Post by **nickpolo** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:52 pm

if i've got key tag c, can i order an emergency key B from vw?

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:56 pm

Yes, thats got your key number on it.

They'll still need to see your V5 and ID, and they'll still need the car to program it into the ECU.

inder · Post by **inder** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:11 pm

You can still order a new key without having the keycode thing thru the dealer, they would require your car's chassis number to do this

(I've done this with success)

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:13 pm

Yep, that is also true!