Locked out of a 90CS

[Chuck Schott]

Dealer says they have no way of knowing because this car is too old?
Apparently they have the info available for newer models?


-----Original Message-----
From: Kneale Brownson [mailto:knotnook at traverse.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:33 PM
To: Chuck Schott; quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Locked out of a 90CS


At 01:09 PM 11/21/2002 -0800, Chuck Schott wrote:
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>Greetings Listers.
>My "new" 94 90CS is nice and secure in front of the house, but
>unfortunately I cannot convince my 2yr old to reveal what he did with
>the keys!!
>
>Anyhow, here's my plan (open for input):
>
>Call AAA to pop open the door.
>Assuming they can do this with "slim jim" or such?
>
>Pop the hood and disconnect the battery.
>
>Pull the deriver's door lock cylinder and have locksmith cut a new key.

>Dealer was not sure if key codes would be on any other cylinders.
>Anyone know if the codes would be on the trunk lock cylinder and if so,

>would that be any easier to get at than the driver's door?
>Suspect that I need to pull the door panel to get it out?    Any BTDT
>for pulling the lock cylinder would be appreciated.
>
>I've been holding until Christmas for getting a Bentley.
>In the meantime might someone be able to tell me what reprogramming a
>new keyless remote would entail.  The dealer mentioned needing 2 keys
>and "pushing a few buttons."

Used to be a VIN would let the dealer obtain the key code so a locksmith

could cut you a new one.  Has that possibility gone by the wayside with
newer keys and keyless remote systems?