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FTO Keys
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:03 pm
by Ecnerual
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?
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:21 pm
by brad_gpx
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
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:12 pm
by evoman
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.
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:02 am
by bduffman
I have a normal key no fancey chip key just a plain old school metal key and I use it every day no problem
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:32 am
by BorepYano
bduffman 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
same here
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
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:40 pm
by Ecnerual
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!
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:14 pm
by silverGPX
anyone know where to get a blank fto key so i can use my standard keyless entry system? i just have a normal key
Re: FTO Keys
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:21 pm
by Ecnerual
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