New Key

[A5sprint]

I am looking to get a spare 3 button key as I only have 1, plus the plastic emergency key, but Audi have quoted over £200.

There are several used keys on ebay, some with un-cut blanks, but can a used key be re-programmed for a 2010 A5?
I have heard different stories from various sources, some saying they can, some saying they can't.

Can anyone advise me on this please?

 

[@udi A3]

If you could pm your Vin and reg I could quote you for a key. There is a possibility you would be able to replace the internals to reprogram, but then you would need somebody to program it.

 

[A5sprint]

Thanks for the offer @udi A3. Daft question but would I still need to get the key programmed or can you somehow do this as well?

 

[@udi A3]

There is no way to copy to immo part of your key to another. The only way i can do this with some cars is by sending me the dash/comfort module and all keys. Technology is always advancing though so who knows! Currently you will need to be plugged into a diagnostics tool.

If you are really carefull, you could extract the transponder from the emergency key to fit to a new remote key. High chance of messing it up though and ending up with one key.

 

[A5sprint]

There is no way to copy to immo part of your key to another. The only way i can do this with some cars is by sending me the dash/comfort module and all keys. Technology is always advancing though so who knows! Currently you will need to be plugged into a diagnostics tool.

If you are really carefull, you could extract the transponder from the emergency key to fit to a new remote key. High chance of messing it up though and ending up with one key.

Am I correct in thinking the remote key you can supply is fitted with a new transponder so all I then need to do is get it programmed by my dealer?

 

[gordonchalmers]

how did you get on? i am in exact same position. 59 plate.