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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Default coded keys and little plastic not coded key?

Some time ago I saw a story on 60min or 20/20 about people stealing a car with a coded key system like we have. Pretty much the trick was to order a replacement key from a dealer using a VIN code. They are not supposed to do this but I guess it happens. (also see: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4265482/)
Now the question. When I don't want to take the key fob I use the little plastic key to lock and also start the car. I doubt that the little plastic key has the coding chip in it (or am I wrong?). Do you guys know how this would work with the plastic key, is the car still protected with the coding? Thanks.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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I thought the plastic key was just to open the doors for when you locked your keys inside
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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Default I too was curious- here's my TT spare key- I asssume the allroad is similar...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/6316/sparekey.jpg"></center><p>there is something in there!
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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Default answer from A6 board is yes for coding

Well the answer is that it is coded too, I might find out how they found out but they are going to kill me...
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Default I think you have the answer

Combined with the A6 board answer and your X-ray(?) I think the answer is that the plastic key is coded too, thanks!
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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yes, X-ray (bored at work one day with a few minutes to kill)
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