I've got a 99.5 a4, i've lost the key to it. the dealership will take 2 days to get a new one, which is another problem b/c my books for class tonight are locked in it. one more problem is the dealership needs proof of ownership to get me a new key and the registration is also locked in the glovebox. so what can i do. I've got a slimjim but is it ok to use it on the lock system on this car? another thing is the dealership wants 160$ for a key and another 60$ to program it, along with the bill of having it towed to the dealership to get the key programmed, so how screwed am I?

 

Do you have insurance? vandals have a good way of breaking windows. Then get the stuff you need.

 

A towtruck driver should have the tools to unlock you car. Program the key yourself and save 60$.

 

how would i program the key? i thought i had to have to old one to program the new one..

 

You can program the key in the car which is what they will do with it takes litteral a min, and its a free mod . search around the forums there is a thread or 6 on it

 

i searched and all i can find is te instructions where you have 2 keys. I lost the only key i had, and need to buy a new one, so can i program the new key without a second key?

 

AAA is da way to go...or any tow truck driver for that matter, it will take 5 minutes max to get ur door open...

if you want to diy you will need a wedge that you can stick between the door and the pillar and a close hanger...it'll prolly take 30 minutes and I would just call a tow truck, but if you cant $ it or what not a straightened out coat hanger will do da trick...(it's easiest when you have patience and an assistant)

you cannot program another key unless you have one in the ignition in the on position....

well, good luck...I'd say call a tow truck driver...if you don't have AAA, I think I remember paying 50$ in SD once...

 

so whats going to be my best bet on getting a key? go to the dealership and buy a valet key and a regular key so i can program them?

 

Get the key from the dealer and get it copied.

 

does anyone know what year they started the immolizer chip in the key?