Hey Guys,
I recently lost my keys (unfortunatley both sets now) i was just wondering? does anyone know if FTO has a 'chip' in it? the locksmiths keep asking me if there is a chip in it and because my fto is 1995 model they dont think it is? can anyone confirm?
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Ecnerual
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brad_gpx
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Re: FTO Keys
the immobilsiser is on the remote. as far as i know the key doesnt have a chip in it. i have a 95 gpx and all the spare keys that i got made work fine
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evoman
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Re: FTO Keys
My understanding is this...
Most FTO keys do have a chip in them (which is why some places might object to cutting you a new one when you hand over your original and they pick up the signal), however I believe the security coding is removed during compliance so it is no longer used in the car startup procedure.
Long story short, as long as you can find a suitable blank to create from, a basic cut key will work fine....unless you have also lost your aftermarket immobiliser remote which is another kettle of fish.
Most FTO keys do have a chip in them (which is why some places might object to cutting you a new one when you hand over your original and they pick up the signal), however I believe the security coding is removed during compliance so it is no longer used in the car startup procedure.
Long story short, as long as you can find a suitable blank to create from, a basic cut key will work fine....unless you have also lost your aftermarket immobiliser remote which is another kettle of fish.
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Re: FTO Keys
I have a normal key no fancey chip key just a plain old school metal key and I use it every day no problem
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BorepYano
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Re: FTO Keys
same herebduffman wrote:I have a normal key no fancey chip key just a plain old school metal key and I use it every day no problem
from memory, there was another thread on here from a little while ago about this: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=19657&p=217647&hil ... ey#p217647
pretty much backs up what evoman said
kiz wrote:There's potential for a thread about anything on FTO AustraliasilverGPX wrote:This requires a thread? lol
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Re: FTO Keys
Hi Guys!
thanks for all your help! provided that my fto does not have a transponder/chip (which i dont think it has according to previous posts) i can pull out the barrell of the driver side window and get it made!
i will do it today and bring to the locksmith! hes quoted me $50 without the code $25 with the code!
ill let you know later if it works!
wish me luck! thanks for your help boys!
thanks for all your help! provided that my fto does not have a transponder/chip (which i dont think it has according to previous posts) i can pull out the barrell of the driver side window and get it made!
i will do it today and bring to the locksmith! hes quoted me $50 without the code $25 with the code!
ill let you know later if it works!
wish me luck! thanks for your help boys!
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Re: FTO Keys
anyone know where to get a blank fto key so i can use my standard keyless entry system? i just have a normal key
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Re: FTO Keys
Hey Guys,
Just got my keys last night made up
I can confirm that 1995 FTO's dont have transponders and aslong as your key opens
the boot, doors & ignition it will work on start up
also, dont get ripped off by auto locksmiths that charge you $100 + for your key
i got my key made for $25.00 and $6.50 for every key there after =D
Just got my keys last night made up
I can confirm that 1995 FTO's dont have transponders and aslong as your key opens
the boot, doors & ignition it will work on start up
also, dont get ripped off by auto locksmiths that charge you $100 + for your key
i got my key made for $25.00 and $6.50 for every key there after =D