jasaab

Getting mixed messages as I search the board. I have immobile III and need to get a new remote and key. As I understand it, I can get a remote FOB with the same part number and reprobram with my vag com. But before I bring it to the dealer to have the transponder/key portion programmed, do I need to get a new transponder (the lower part of the remote) of the key or can I just replace the key blank and get it cut/reprogrammed at the dealer. HELP

AUDIctivo

get the key cut and reprogrammed at the dealer. The FOB can be programmed by yourself.

jasaab

So I don't need a new transponder chip for Immobile III

Boston Driver

...which came on a little rectangle metal tag with the keys when the car was new. If you do not ahve the 7-digit SKC (Secret Key Code), the dealer has to hook up the car via the diagnositc machine, and the imobilizer is programmed from the factory via the interface...the dealer never sees the code. They typically charge an hour of labor to do this, even though it takes about 10-15 minutes.

As far as the other programming (unlocking the car), you can do this, but since you need the dealer anyway for the immobilizer, they can do that at the same time.

Prices are shockingly high at the dealer for the parts, but contact Carson at Riverside Audi (cheter@riversideaudi.com) and mention taht you are with AudiWorld...his prices for keys are VERY good!!!