Afternoon all, just wondering if anyone has had there key break from the fob and what course of action you took to remedy the problem. I have for now glued it open for now.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
Key Broken from fob
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The common problem for these is to snap on the pin the metal key separates, this happened to me in the past and i tried using a couple of the replacement keyfobs you find online quite cheaply thinking i could put the old key into the new fob but i couldnt get one that fitted, the aftermarket fobs use a slightly different sized blade and just dont work
I bit the bullet in the end and bought a replacement key
I bit the bullet in the end and bought a replacement key
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We had a broken blade on the Polo's key. I bought a blank from Timpsons for £40. They cut the blade, then programming was just a matter of pressing the unlock button, opening the drivers door with the key, then turning on the ignition.
They stock the regular VW 3 button keys, so if that's what you have, it might just work.
They stock the regular VW 3 button keys, so if that's what you have, it might just work.
Mine had a crack in, I managed to buy a replacement off eBay and swap the electrics and blade over, cost me about £10
The same happened to me.
Bought a cloan key off eBay.
Tried swapping the guts...
It all went sideways.
Had to buy new genuine key in the end from VW, plus programming.
I had key cover on my insurance.... I ended up getting two new keys. The programming was paid for once and one key holder from nissan (ordered in) they then programmed second key for free. Worth a shout perhaps. Like other I also have an eBay Jobbie. Rubbish, would not seal properly so actually held together with a cable tie as well. (Hyundai). Sure all the same.
Mine has just snapped off in the ignition.
Got the blade out with pliers.
Got the blade out with pliers.
Had a key break in the same place starting up to leave a campsite in Italy a couple of years ago. Fortunately had the spare with us until got home and got a replacement from vw. In our case the fact I had too many keys on the key ring put a load on the metal part in the ignition barrel. Funnily enough when I took the broken parts into the dealership to get a replacement only the van key was on the key ring.
I used pliers to operate the key and remove it when I got home and kept the black bit next to the column.
Timpsons replaced the key £50.
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