Switch Blade Key

DubVR6 · Feb 12, 2002

Help! I have just modified a switchblade key, and have installed my key from my 1995 VR6, everything looks cool........but when i tryed to start the car it started then it cut out...... can u tell me what i have to do to make it work.... is there some sort of thing that only lets me start the car with my VW key?
Any information will be appreciated.... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

[Modified by DubVR6, 10:26 PM 2-12-2002]

dailyGTI · Feb 12, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

What kind of key did you use?
That happen to me too, when I used a spare that was cut from Home Depot.
Then I tried a spare that actually came with the car and it works fine.
Something about the keys at regular departments stores do not go well with the car.

DubVR6 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (dailyGTI)

I just got a new Key cut today from a Key Cutting Store......... But he said to me that my VW Key may have a "Transponder" which will not allow this key to start the car..... I just cant figure out how to make it work now......

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rtmeikle · Feb 12, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

I don't think so...
At least I've never heard that, and I'm thinking that if the A3 VWs had a feature like that they'd have let us know about it...
ROB

dailyGTI · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

Naw, no transponder.
I'm telling you it is the key.
Go get a actual spare cut from the dealer.

Pagano · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (dailyGTI)

I upgraded myself (if you consider it an upgrade) to the key with a built in light for at night from the dealer when mine snapped due to fozen door locks, It was a little rough getting it to work in the door at first, perfect in ignition, but in the door I would have to insert it fully, pull it out 1/8" then turn it, or it wouldn't work, After about 2 weeks, it functioned perfectly, the guy at the dealership said this is normal and the key needed to be broken in

DubVR6 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (Pagano)

its not that it will not go in the lock, it actually starts the car then within 2 seconds the car stalls...... yet with the original key it works fine.....

TigerII · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

My Ace hardware key (they have never been able to make any spare key successfully!) opens the doors but will not turn on the car. To be more acurate, the key is so rough that it will not even turn in the ignition. There is no transponder in the key.

eddiecore · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

from readin all you guys posts, it looks like you all have 95 golfs. is this a 95 golf problem only?

matt leggett · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (TigerII)

in the uk all our mk3 golfs came off the line with a transponder in the keys. if you remove it the engine fires up then cuts out. its a small black rectangle 12mm x 3mm x 3mm opposite side to the torch bulb.

matt leggett · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (matt leggett)

i installed my transponder into a switchblade key but wherever i positioned it the engine would not run so i put it back in the original and its fine

DubVR6 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (matt leggett)

Do you know if it is possible to open the front part of the switch blade key.... i think that if i put my transponder in that part i can get it to work.....
Thanks for the other advice... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

zealous_golf · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

i don't mean to raise the dead with this topic but i'm trying to get the damn pin out and it won't budge....any tips please???

Red Baron Golf · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (zealous_golf)

I wonder if it's a VR6 related thing. I got a switchblade key made for my car and it works perfectly. No...then again, VWGuy has a switchblade for his VR and it works fine too.
Sorry dude, can't help ya!

jedimaster · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

Sounds like you have a igniton switch that is starting to fail
very common on vw

Sebeck1 · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (JuiceJetta)

I have heard things about 95's and some transponders, I have a 98' so i am unclear if this is true or not. See my sig for additional tips.

EuroStyle · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (Sebeck1)

No tranmsponders in any Mk3 keys...look at a Cadillac, they have them...you can see the chip built right into the key, it is very obvious. I would say the key was cut wrong...or, you assembled the key so it is too far into the plastic, and therefore not going into the ignition cylinder enough...that is my quess...
Sean

[Modified by EuroStyle, 5:25 PM 2-24-2002]

DubVR6 · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (Sebeck1)

I have now got the key to work, i live in the u.k and apparantly all european cars came with a transponder in the key..... so i just took the transponder out of the original key, and drilled a space for it in the switch blade key.. it works fine now...
I used a very small screwdriver to get the pin out, it took a little pushing but came out eventually..
Thanks for all your help!!

EuroStyle · Feb 24, 2002

Re: Switch Blade Key (DubVR6)

DUH! I forgot to check to see where you lived!! Well, no NA spec Mk3's came with them...and you can see what I mean, when the key has one it is fairly easy to see...glad to hear it is working for you...
Sean

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