Some locksmiths own the equipment to program VW keys.Some will not do it if you don't buy the key from them. They will typically charge $50-$120, but every dealer is different. Used Immo 3 RFID chips cannot be used on multiple cars. When this is programmed, the sensor RFID sensor ring on the steering column sends out a signal and writes information onto that RFID chip AND the car stores the identity of that RFID chip in the cluster. Immo 3 RFID chips are read/write devices but they can only be written one time. VW cars made from 2002 - 2005 have an Immobilizer 3 system built into the dash and the ECU. If you had a used Immo 2 RFID chip you could recycle it and program it onto another car with an Immobilizer 2 system. Immo 2 RFID chips are not "programmed", they are read only devices, to program a key in a 2000 - 2001, the car is actually programmed to recognize the RFID chip and the key is not programmed at all.
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VW cars made from 2000 - 2001 have an Immobilizer 2 system built into the dash cluster and the ECU. If the key is cut, it will start the car and you will be able to drive it. Immobilizer Programming- VW cars made prior to 2000 did not have an RFID chip in them and they do not need programming. There are 2 portions of programming VW keys Immobilizer Programming and Wireless Entry Programming
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Each original key has a code that relates to the "sidewinder" pattern, and by entering this code into our machine, we can ensure a perfect match with little to no room for error. This is the method we use when we make a key by picture or by V.I.N. Finally, the most reliable type can cut the key by "code cutting". Others are manually operated machines which use a tracer to follow the original cut and replicate that onto a new key blade. These keys are cut on a specialized milling machine. Lasers have absolutely nothing to do with cutting VW "sidewinder" keys. How are VW Keys Cut? Are they really "laser" cut keys? How can I defeat or delete the immobilizer? (Required for many project cars)
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My car starts for 2 seconds and then it shuts off, and it has a blinking "key" symbol on the dash My key will not wirelessly unlock the car when I push the button. How are VW Keys Cut? Are they really "laser" cut keys? I finally have my new key, now what do I do? Need to program the immobilizer? Here is the tool
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