Initialised Keys

way318 · Mar 11, 2015

Finally picked up my B8 today and have been flicking through the owners manual tonight and the page that caught my eye was were you can find out how many keys are initialised to the car. So went to the car to check it out and the car tells me that 3 keys have been initialised, but the dealer only gave me 2.

So plan to ring the dealer tomorrow to question them about the missing key, but does anyone know how much Audi charge to have the missing key disabled or can this be done another way?

NHN · Mar 11, 2015

Is there a valet/diagnostic key in the glovebox, as this maybe the 3rd.

way318 · Mar 11, 2015

I think there is, but I understood it to mean the number of remote keys and not the emergency key.

I may have got it wrong, so will ring Audi tomorrow to check.

desertstorm · Mar 11, 2015

The plastic valet key in the glove box will start and run the car, don't leave it in the glovebox. This will count as one of the keys.

way318 · Mar 11, 2015

I'm only presuming its there as I saw the plastic adapter in the glove box. I'll go and have a check now.

GeoffDunk · Mar 11, 2015

yep, mine has two "real" keys and a valet key and states 3 keys assigned.

p.s. dealer advised leaving valet key in glovebox?

way318 · Mar 11, 2015

Just been out to car and only the plastic adapter is in the glove box, which means the valet key is missing as the dealer didn't give me it.

Anthony566 · Mar 12, 2015

Mine from new came with 2 full keys and the split plastic key with the holder in the glove box and the key section separate this is the third key.

ruairi83 · Mar 12, 2015

way318 said:
Just been out to car and only the plastic adapter is in the glove box, which means the valet key is missing as the dealer didn't give me it.

Im the same. Have two keys, then a plastic key cover in the glovebox. Nothing inside it. And it doesn't start the car...

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

ruairi83 said:
Im the same. Have two keys, then a plastic key cover in the glovebox. Nothing inside it. And it doesn't start the car...

The plastic dummy key in the glovebox is an Emergency key adaptor. The plastic key should be kept separate from the car because when the two are together the car can be started.

ruairi83 · Mar 12, 2015

mike60eley said:
The plastic dummy key in the glovebox is an Emergency key adaptor. The plastic key should be kept separate from the car because when the two are together the car can be started.

Its just a plastic cover. There is no key inside bud.

I tried to start car with it and no joy.

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

This could happen again

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...rs-after-39-cars-broken-into-in-48-hours.html

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

Something like this...

ruairi83 · Mar 12, 2015

mike60eley said:
Something like this...
View attachment 53455 View attachment 53456 View attachment 53457

Looks like that. must check if key inside. I tried to use it to start car but no joy.

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

ruairi83 said:
Looks like that. must check if key inside. I tried to use it to start car but no joy.

The spare plastic key should be with your spare key fob.

Anthony566 · Mar 12, 2015

i do not keep the key with the fob as thats madness

bonifacy87 · Mar 12, 2015

I have two keys and a plastic key but no adapter in gloves box. Should I worry that previous owner might be interested in getting car back?

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

Anthony566 said:
i do not keep the key with the fob as thats madness

I meant when you had it from the dealership

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

bonifacy87 said:
I have two keys and a plastic key but no adapter in gloves box. Should I worry that previous owner might be interested in getting car back?

Will not make any difference as they are from one design, you need the plastic key to do any thing.

bonifacy87 · Mar 12, 2015

mike60eley said:
Will not make any difference as they are from one design, you need the plastic key to do any thing.

So I can buy an adapter and and it will work with my car?

way318 · Mar 12, 2015

I've got the 2 remote keys and 1 plastic adapter but no plastic emergency key. Spoke to the dealer and they said they not got it.

So I guess the previous owner still has it and forgotten to give it to the dealer or has lost it. Which concerns me some what, is there away if getting the emergency key disabled?

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

bonifacy87 said:
So I can buy an adapter and and it will work with my car?

Yes it will

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

way318 said:
I've got the 2 remote keys and 1 plastic adapter but no plastic emergency key. Spoke to the dealer and they said they not got it.

So I guess the previous owner still has it and forgotten to give it to the dealer or has lost it. Which concerns me some what, is there away if getting the emergency key disabled?

I see, not sure about that. You need to speak to your dealer.

way318 · Mar 12, 2015

Plan to ring Audi dealer tomorrow, to see they can disable it as don't like the thought of the previous owner potentially still having the emergency key.

Buxton2901 · Mar 12, 2015

bonifacy87 said:
So I can buy an adapter and and it will work with my car?

I'm in the same boat. Have emergency key but no holder for it. Anyone know where the best place to buy one is and how does it start the car???

mike60e · Mar 12, 2015

PB2.7TDI said:
I'm in the same boat. Have emergency key but no holder for it. Anyone know where the best place to buy one is and how does it start the car???

I think they are about £12 from Audi or ebay AUDI EMERGENCY FOB FREE POST A5 / A4

Buxton2901 · Mar 12, 2015

Better check glove box again first lol as its the wife that's claims is wasn't in there :moa:

Brennan · Mar 12, 2015

That plastic fob thing in the glove box won't start my car, am I missing something?

way318 · Mar 12, 2015

BrennanTDi said:
That plastic fob thing in the glove box won't start my car, am I missing something?

As I understand it you also need the emergency plastic key also in the plastic adapter.

A4B8Sline · Mar 12, 2015

The emergency plastic key has a immobiliser chip inside which is programmed to your car. In essence this is exactly the same as your normal key with out the remote locking. The adaptor is just a way to make the information fit in the key slot whilst not being a big bulk for the time it is not being used. When in the slot, the car will read the key information presumably via radio waves of similar and if programed it will start the car. All keys can be coded and even deleted from the cars memory if lost or missing. The only risk if missing is the key blade could in theory still open the drivers door but if it is deleted from the car it won't start. Also as per the owners manual if the drivers door is opened with a manual key you have to put a programed key in the ignition within about 30secs before the alarm will sound.

Brennan · Mar 12, 2015

I must not have the key then, this plastic thing I have in my glove box is hollow inside and fits in my ignition slot

way318 · Mar 12, 2015

BrennanTDi said:
I must not have the key then, this plastic thing I have in my glove box is hollow inside and fits in my ignition slot

The plastic emergency key fits inside the adapter.

Brennan · Mar 12, 2015

How do I get the emergency key?

way318 · Mar 12, 2015

I presume only an Audi dealer can supply a replacement, but don't know how much it would cost.

I'm in the same position, as only got the 2 remote keys, 1 plastic adapter and no emergency key.

Kalashnikov · Mar 13, 2015

same here... i dont even have the phone number for the guy. i brought the car from

way318 · Mar 13, 2015

Just rang Audi to get a price on 2 options:
Option 1:
New plastic emergency key £52 + Coding of new plastic emergency key £57, so total £109.

Option 2:
Code out lost/missing plastic emergency key £57.

Kalashnikov · Mar 13, 2015

*****

GeoffDunk · Mar 13, 2015

Wel, that opened a can of worms. You guys should learn this stuff/read the manual, its security related!!!!

Buxton2901 · Mar 13, 2015

Get in. Just found my plastic emergency key holder in the glove box.

Will try to start the car with it later!!!

mike60e · Mar 13, 2015

BrennanTDi said:
I must not have the key then, this plastic thing I have in my glove box is hollow inside and fits in my ignition slot

You should do this, but don't leave the key in the glove box.

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