Recently bought 1.6tdi l Octavia 2011 only come with two keys no key fob is this model supposed to have a key fob or not and can I just fit an aftermarket module for the central locking  any help would be appreciated thanks

 

It should be possible to tell by decoding the build codes shown on a label near the spare wheel.

 

A very basic model will have a single tone horn and code 8Y1 (two tone horn) will be missing.

 

The code for remote locking is 8QL but in my translated decode list it is a poor translation as it says "8QL Key for locking system: Key for locking system with remote control"

However, I did quick search for VW build codes and it said " 8QL Key for locking system with remote control" 

So my view is that if you have 8QL on your build list then you should have two remote keys.

 

New keys from Skoda are expensive but you will probably have to use them to get the new keys programmed to the car.

 

If remote central locking was fitted when new I don't think it is feasible to fit an aftermarket remote unit as you will lose other features such as down lights in the wing mirrors, lights in the lower doors, door mirror heating  etc as these are controlled by your current locking system.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 25 March, 20233 yr by pikpilot