VW key upgrade done.

[Neily03]

Looks much classier and ads a nice weight too.

 

[Mike999vRS]

Found the torx bit then?

[Dodgy]

What's this all about then?

[mk4gtiturbo]

Instructions and part numbers?

[Steveh3]

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-III/Octavia-III-original-Skoda-key-bottom-chrome-endtip-RS6-style

 

[Mike999vRS]

Superskoda is way too expensive and a dark chrome rather than normal chrome. I reckon it'd look a bit odd since it's not chrome in the octavia.

Vw part number is 5G0 837 599 A

And you'll need a t6 torx bit.

Myself and Neil got ours of eBay (I think) but the part can be ordered from a VW dealer. Think it should be about £9-10.

Easy to do. Split the key as if going to change the battery (flip the key out, put a coin in the gap and twist) then unscrew the tiny torx screw and slide the key end to one side and it'll come out. Reverse to replace.

Guys on the seat forum have had this sussed for ages! Seems only some vw's and Audis get these bits with the GTI & GTD golfs getting special GTI/GTD chrome bits. I want a vRS one!!

[Neily03]

Found the torx bit then?

 

Yep, had one at work though it was slightly tapered at the end so had to grind it flat as the screw is really shallow.

 

Here's where I got mine - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351026601454?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[hravec]

http://www.obautodily.cz/eshop/skoda-octavia-iii/exterierove-doplnky/skoda-octavia-iii-spodni-dil-klice-original-chromovy-id:9963.eshop 

 

9,40 EUR

[gullyg]

Just off the phone with the Western VW at Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh £10 each for the part.

Quoted the part number and there was no issue.

They'll phone me as soon as the part comes in.

Edited 26 March, 2014 by gullyg

[Robfab]

Been looking at this also, just couldn't bring myself to spend £20 on superskoda

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[J306TD]

I want one for my MK2

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[Neily03]

I want one for my MK2

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Er the top on the mkII is already chrome, atleast mine was....

[Lee Thomas]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171280146322

[Mike999vRS]

Yeah I had a fabia vRS as a courtesy car and it was a different key with chrome bits, isn't that the same as the mkII?

[gullyg]

Big thanks to Nelly03 and Mike999vRS for bringing this up and sharing the info.

 

Ordered parts yesterday lunchtime, collected today at lunch.  As stated it's a 2 minute job, although I do wish I'd read the instructions on sliding the old part off as it took a minute to realise.

 

£19.96 for two direct from the dealer.

 

Nice classy upgrade.

[skovirg]

I love the look of this... next project, shiny key. They look great, so much classier.

[pipsyp]

Shame they didnt just put the metal tags on but that's cost saving for you. Nice to know if the plastic ones ever break that they've been designed to be replaced without having to effectively refurb the entire key. Good design.

[Dalelfc89]

Just called my local VW dealer and the part is now on back order

[Mike999vRS]

Just called my local VW dealer and the part is now on back order

If you snooze you lose!

[FamousAfroJay]

I just ordered this part from my local VW dealer today, told it'll be here in 7 days..

[Steveh3]

Just ordered one (official part) from ES - 11.65 EUR and using Paypal. See how we get on with that.

[Telboy5]

Just called my local VW dealer and the part is now on back order

Probably down to this forum 

 

Luckily ordered mine early,....

[FamousAfroJay]

My part arrived in 4 working days

[vrs red]

Done my keys this week, got the parts from http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk

[Steveh3]

Got my SCHLUESSELKAPPE as well ... just need the other bit to connect it too ... the FN CAR