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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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had a new key cut. Is that all that is required? I'm a little freaked about A8-011-Rover's experience with the computer lockout when using a new key.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Should be real simple. That is all I did with my two and haven't had a problem.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks. Had to check first.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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If you have a 99 and older, you don't need to get it coded, if you have newer, you will
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Can I code the new keys with Vag-Com?
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Default Yes, but you will need the secret code

I wrote the basic procedure in one of your ECU posts below. The Bently describes it, only the dealer has the secret code.

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Ok, I thought that code was for the ECU not the key.
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You will need the ECU number to code the key though!
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