[Vwdiesel] A bit off topic, but the key is for a jetta..

[TexasTDI]

$100 for a remote switchblade is cheap.  I was quoted $200 for one.  }:-o

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 234k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 75k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Truesdell" <bhfarms at suscom-maine.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 11:37 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] A bit off topic, but the key is for a jetta..


> The 2000 TDI I bought only had one key (with the remote lock/unlock
> feature). The dealer is providing me with two more (one is valet) but
> says I have to have the keys programmed by the service department. They
> provided the new keys for free and I guess the programming is also.
>
> I read the owner's manual for the jetta and programming new keys does
> not seem to be that big of a deal as long as you have one programmed
> key. Or is there wizardry at work here and I just do not have the big
> picture?
>
> A new key (with remote features) was quoted as $100 by one of the
> salesmen. Is this true? Are there after market key sources that are a
> bit cheaper? It is the first key of this kind I have ever used.  No
> teeth but  flat sides with a channel running down the center. Love the
> remote door opener. Car even talks to you.
>
> Bill T
>
>
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