I just got a 1997 Felicia Lxi estate and it only has one key - which is slightly bent but still works.

Asked my local garage who said they had plenty of early felicia type keys in stock but could

only program a new key for me if I new the immobiliser code - which I don't as the car does not

have any of it's service books etc with it.

Does anyone know how I can find out the code and get a new key cut? I don't want to end

up with no key and no way of starting the car.

If I can't get the code is it possible to swap the immobiliser for one from a scrapped one that

does have a full set of keys?

Thanks

most of the regular high street key cutting shops can do them, they just copy the code off the existing key

Do you really need a new key programmed - I'd have thought that as long as old key is in vehicle the immobiliser would recognise that all is well but wait to be corrected .

^^ possibly yes, the key would need to be in very close proximity to the inductive reader around the ignition switch

For a simple solution providing the key's not too bent, most high street locksmiths and engraving/key cutting/shoe repairing places should be able to copy the blade and/or clone the transponder for a fair bit less than getting it done the 'proper' way through a dealer. For copying worn keys I would personally highly recommend http://www.keysinthepost.com/, I used them for my flip key project and the results are excellent.

You have a few options transponder-wise - as mentioned above locksmiths can create clone transponders with the same code as your original to save reprogramming the immo unit. More expensively, a Skoda dealer can reprogram the unit for new keys - although you don't need the SKC code for that they can't find it out for you either (their diagnostic system dials up VW in Germany and gets it automatically). Finally, on a Felicia at least it is possible to retrieve the SKC and program transponders with the right collection of cables and software, although it's not at all cost-effective for a one-off job.

You could replace the immo unit, but you'd then need a garage (or your own diagnostic kit) to reset the ECU to accept it. I suspect you could probably swap a whole matching set of ECU/immo unit/keys and keep it working, but that seems a silly effort and expense compared to getting the existing key copied

edit: 4th? Can't believe I spent 20 minutes typing this!

Edited 9 November, 201015 yr by RobinSLXi

For a simple solution providing the key's not too bent, most high street locksmiths and engraving/key cutting/shoe repairing places should be able to copy the blade and/or clone the transponder for a fair bit less than getting it done the 'proper' way through a dealer. For copying worn keys I would personally highly recommend http://www.keysinthepost.com/, I used them for my flip key project and the results are excellent.

You have a few options transponder-wise - as mentioned above locksmiths can create clone transponders with the same code as your original to save reprogramming the immo unit. More expensively, a Skoda dealer can reprogram the unit for new keys - although you don't need the SKC code for that they can't find it out for you either (their diagnostic system dials up VW in Germany and gets it automatically). Finally, on a Felicia at least it is possible to retrieve the SKC and program transponders with the right collection of cables and software, although it's not at all cost-effective for a one-off job.

edit: 4th? Can't believe I spent 20 minutes typing this!

Seem to remember AA bloke telling my daughter of a local locksmith who did that locally. He mentioned that a lot of locksmiths had seen the profit to be made ,even undercutting the stealers by a high degree.

Seem to remember AA bloke telling my daughter of a local locksmith who did that locally. He mentioned that a lot of locksmiths had seen the profit to be made ,even undercutting the stealers by a high degree.

VW key from Skoda dealer (with coding): £120

VW key from Timpsons Key Cutters (with cloned transponder) £60

Complete Lock Set for the following vehicle: Skoda Felicia 01/98 > This is Brand New and has never been fitted. Set Contains the following: Front Door Locks x 2, Ignition/Steering Lock x 1, Tailgate Handle/Lock x 1, Petrol Filler Cap x 1, Transponder Keys x 2: £90 from Jorily (Not sure if anything needs to be done with the immobiliser with Jorily's kit though)

Would the lock-kit fit the pre-VW key Fellys?

Alex

...Complete Lock Set for the following vehicle: Skoda Felicia 01/98 > This is Brand New and has never been fitted. Set Contains the following: Front Door Locks x 2, Ignition/Steering Lock x 1, Tailgate Handle/Lock x 1, Petrol Filler Cap x 1, Transponder Keys x 2: £90 from Jorily (Not sure if anything needs to be done with the immobiliser with Jorily's kit though)

The immobiliser would need recoding to match the new keys, so replacing the locks wouldn't help much in this particular case.

The immobiliser would need recoding to match the new keys, so replacing the locks wouldn't help much in this particular case.

Ah ok, so not the bestist value for money option then. Mind you shouldn't cost a huge amount to have everything re-coded. Should it?

(corrected misleading spelling mistake - Sorry))

Edited 11 November, 201015 yr by RainbowFore

Ah ok, so not the bestist value for money option then. Mind you should cost a huge amount to have everything re-coded. Should it?

Well, that £120 dealer figure is about the same as I was quoted for my Mondeo in the same situation, and I remember they said about £30 of that was for the key and cutting, so it's probably similar with Skoda - still a fair whack. I'm currently investigating the DIY method - if it really is as straightforward as it appears to be then I'll probably be reporting back when I can potentially be of any more assistance

I went through this a couple of weeks ago, was recomended Mick from Southend who turned up in a van full of specialzed gear.

His solution was to remove the immobilser from under the dash open it up, unsolder the old chip, put in new one cut new key with transponder chip & put another chip into my old chipless key. Reprogramm the imobilser & ecu etc. All done in half an hour & it was less than a ton. I think he must have felt sorry for the old banger!

I went through this a couple of weeks ago, was recomended Mick from Southend who turned up in a van full of specialzed gear.

His solution was to remove the immobilser from under the dash open it up, unsolder the old chip, put in new one cut new key with transponder chip & put another chip into my old chipless key. Reprogramm the imobilser & ecu etc. All done in half an hour & it was less than a ton. I think he must have felt sorry for the old banger!

I went to the local Skoda dealer in Clacton and they quoted me £55 for a new key including coding...

Couldn't you just take out the transponder from the existing key,and tape it to the ignition key lock barrel behind the 'dash' (coo thats an old name for it , back from my day ),

and then get a key cut without a transponder,

cos the transponder now taped on the lock barrel would do the job anyway..

Edited 22 December, 201015 yr by iansmith

Couldn't you just take out the transponder from the existing key,and tape it to the ignition key lock barrel behind the 'dash' (coo thats an old name for it , back from my day ),

and then get a key cut without a transponder,

cos the transponder now taped on the lock barrel would do the job anyway..

You could indeed - most cheap remote start kits work this way, but remember insurers do like having any possible reason not to pay out if the worst happens