Getting New Key Made

[Dan Cordon]

I wish I could be more help with Scotts key issue, but I don't have much 
to offer. Other than...for both a Toyota Tacoma, and Honda Civic we've 
had I have been able to go to the dealer and give them my VIN and have 
them cut me a new key (not making a copy of the warn out key). The 
Toyota dealer made me provide proof of ownership (which could have been 
easily faked I imagine), while the Honda dealer didn't ask for anything 
(but knew me pretty well). Could be the thief wrote down your VIN one 
day, made some fake paperwork, then had Audi make a new key for it? 
Seems like there would be an electronic record of this somewhere.

But on to my question. In an attempt to reduce the # of keys on my ring, 
I've keyed my 91 and 87 Type $$'s the same (made the 87's mismatched 
cylinders match the 91). But the key for the 91 is getting pretty warn out.

Is there a way to have a new key made for the 91 audi? I have the VIN#, 
but I also have the key code (7 digits) for the lock itself. We don't 
have a local shop that's able to cut me anything except a copy, and my 
audi dealer (aside from having a so-so reputation) is about 2 hours away.

Any insights/information would be appreciated.
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Dan Cordon
Mechanical Engineer - Engine Research Facility
University of Idaho