HU66 flip keys
The folding remote key with the HU66 blade has been fitted to many Golf, Polo, Touran and Transporter models. The blade is cut on the mobile machine and the head is coded to the immobiliser.
VW cars and vans · Day or night, every day
Volkswagen Auto Locksmith for Lost and Spare Keys in Hampshire
A snapped flip key on a Golf, a Passat with no keys left, or a Transporter that will not start in the morning: all of these can be sorted where the vehicle stands. I am Shane, a mobile Volkswagen auto locksmith based in Eastleigh, and I cut, code and test VW keys at homes, workplaces and roadsides across Southampton and Hampshire.
- VW keys coded at the vehicle
- Older and newer immobilisers
- 12 month warranty
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VW immobiliser codingDone at the car
- HU66 flip bladesCut on the mobile machine
- Immo 4 and MQBSeveral generations covered
- Transporter, Caddy, CrafterVan keys at your yard
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
VW security explained
Inside a Volkswagen Key and Immobiliser
Volkswagen has changed its immobiliser several times, and the generation fitted to your car decides how a new key is added. Earlier systems, often called Immo 2 and Immo 3, kept the key data mainly in the instrument cluster, with the engine computer joining the check on the later of the two. Immo 4 spread that data across more modules; on the Passat B6, for example, it sits inside the comfort control module. Cars built on the MQB platform use a fifth generation, and the newest versions of it are the ones locksmiths call 5C and 5D. Whatever the generation, the transponder chip in the key has to be recognised before the engine is allowed to run.
That is why cutting a blade is only half the job. A new VW key needs its transponder added to the immobiliser and its remote paired to the central locking, and on Keyless Access cars the smart key must be matched to the keyless system as well. I bring the cutting machine and the programming equipment to you, and as an independent mobile locksmith I check every button, the doors and the engine start before I call the job finished.
Why the generation matters when you call
On older VW immobilisers I can usually make a key from scratch even when every key has gone. On the newest 5C and 5D systems the picture is different: adding a key normally relies on a working key being present, and when none is left, some of these cars can only be given keys through a Volkswagen dealer. Your registration tells me which one you have, and I will say straight away if yours falls outside what I can do.
VW key types
The Keys Volkswagen Has Used
A VW key can look similar across twenty years of models while the electronics inside change a great deal. These are the main designs.
Fixed blade transponder keys
Some base models and older VWs have a plain key with a chip in the head and no remote. Simple to copy, but still needs coding before it will start the engine.
Passat slot keys
The Passat B6 and many later Passat models use a remote that pushes into a slot in the dashboard instead of turning in a barrel, with a small emergency blade tucked inside.
Keyless Access smart keys
Volkswagen calls its keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access. The smart key stays in a pocket or bag, and an emergency blade inside opens the driver door if the battery dies.
MQB and 5C/5D keys
Later MQB cars, including the Golf 8 and facelifted Tiguan, Polo and T-Roc, use newer 5C and 5D immobilisers where a working key is usually needed to add another.
First generation Crafter keys
The Crafter built from 2006 to 2016 was developed jointly with another manufacturer, so it uses an HU64 style blade rather than the usual VW HU66 profile.
VW range
Golf, Polo, Passat and the Rest of the Range
Each Volkswagen range has moved through different keys and immobilisers over the years. Treat this as a rough guide; the year and trim decide the exact key, so I check your registration first.
Driving something else? I also work on the Scirocco, Sharan, Arteon, T-Cross, Amarok and other VW models.
| Model | Usual key types | Work I carry out |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | HU66 flip key on many older cars, Keyless Access on some trims, newer 5D system on the Golf 8 | Spares, replacement keys, all keys lost on older generations |
| Polo | Flip key on most, with the 5C system on some later facelift cars | Flip key replacement, spares and remote repairs |
| Passat | Dashboard slot key on the B6 and many B7 cars, flip or Keyless Access on the later MQB cars | All keys lost, spares and key programming |
| Tiguan | Flip key or Keyless Access, with 5C on some facelifted second generation cars | Smart key and flip key programming, spares |
| T-Roc | Flip key or Keyless Access depending on trim and year | Spare keys and replacement keys |
| Up | Fixed blade or flip key depending on trim | Key cutting, coding and lockouts |
| Touran | HU66 flip key on most | Replacement keys, spares and flip repairs |
| Transporter | Flip remote key on many T5 and T6 vans | Van keys, lockouts and ignition repairs |
| Caddy | Flip key on many, newer electronics on later vans | Van key replacement and spares |
| Crafter | HU64 blade on the 2006 to 2016 van, VW style remote key on the later model | Van keys, spares and all keys lost |
What I do for VW owners
Services for Volkswagen Drivers
All of this work takes place at your car or van. Each service has its own page with the full detail.
Car Key Replacement
A new VW key cut and coded to your immobiliser, from a plain transponder key to a Keyless Access fob.
Car key replacementLost Car Keys
Every VW key gone. On many generations I read the immobiliser data, make a new key and stop the old ones starting the car.
All keys lostCar Lockout
Keys shut inside a Golf or Polo, or a Keyless Access car refusing to open. I get you in without damage.
Vehicle entrySpare Car Keys
Down to one VW key? A second one made now is simpler, and on 5C and 5D cars it can be essential.
Spare keysKey Fob Programming
VW remote buttons dead, or a flip key that unlocks but will not start the car. Remotes and chips coded at the vehicle.
Fob programmingIgnition Barrel Repair
A VW key that sticks, jams or turns without the engine starting, checked and repaired on site where the car has a barrel.
Ignition repairsVan Key Replacement
Transporter, Caddy and Crafter keys replaced at your yard or site, so the van is back at work quickly.
Van keysVAG 5C/5D Keys
An extra key for newer Volkswagen group cars with 5C or 5D immobilisers, added using a key you already have.
VAG 5C/5DEarly warnings
Signs Your VW Key Is on Its Way Out
A Volkswagen key rarely fails without some clue first. These are worth acting on before you are stuck somewhere.
Flip blade slow to open
The HU66 blade no longer springs out cleanly, or it flops about once open. A tired flip spring or pivot can let go without warning.
Buttons need a hard press
You have to press the lock button several times or push very hard. A new battery helps sometimes, but worn switches inside the remote can be the real cause.
Immobiliser lamp staying on
On many VWs a warning lamp showing a car with a key stays lit or flashes and the engine will not fire, which can mean the key is not being recognised.
Passat key not accepted in the slot
On a Passat with a dashboard slot, the key goes in but nothing happens, or it has to be pushed in several times before the car responds.
Keyless Access not responding
The doors will not open by the handle, or the dash says no key found. The fob battery, the fob itself or its programming may need looking at.
How it works
From Your Call to a Working Key
A VW job follows the same four stages whether you are in Southampton or out in the New Forest.
Share your registration
The reg tells me the model, year and likely immobiliser generation. If you want to confirm the details first, use the free vehicle check on GOV.UK.
Show you own it
I check the V5C against photo ID before any key is made. If the log book has gone missing, you can apply for a replacement V5C online.
Cut and program
The blade is cut to your locks, then I connect to the car, add the transponder to the immobiliser and pair the remote or Keyless Access fob.
Check everything
I test the start, the locks and the remote, remove lost keys from the system where the car allows it and hand the keys back to you.
Your quote
What Changes the Price of a VW Key
I do not list one price for Volkswagen keys, because a Polo key and a Passat all keys lost job are very different pieces of work. Tell me the car and I will give you a fixed quote before I travel.
Get a fixed quoteImmobiliser generation
Immo 4, MQB and the newer 5C and 5D systems each need a different approach, and the later ones take longer.
Key style
A plain transponder key, an HU66 flip key and a Keyless Access smart key are priced differently.
A working key to start from
Adding a key alongside a working one is quicker, and on 5C and 5D cars it is usually the only route open to me.
Car or van
Transporter, Caddy and Crafter keys vary by van generation, and the first Crafter uses a different blade altogether.
Where the vehicle is
Most jobs are done where the car sits, although a tight underground car park or a busy roadside can add time.
Recent work
Two Recent VW Group Jobs
Two genuine jobs on Volkswagen group cars, both done at the vehicle.
Passat B6 With Every Key Gone
The owner had no working key left for this Passat B6. On this generation the immobiliser lives inside the comfort control module, known as J393, so I read the immobiliser data from that module, cut a new blade and coded the new key to the car on site. The Passat never went near a dealer.
Newer Volkswagen Group Key Added
A newer Volkswagen group car needed an extra key. The customer still had one working key, which is what these later systems rely on, so I used it to program the new key at the car and tested it before I left.
More examples are on my recent jobs page, covering cars and vans across Hampshire.
Where I work
Where I Work on Volkswagens
From my base in Eastleigh I reach Volkswagen owners in Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, the New Forest, Salisbury and every town between, whether the car is on a drive, at work or at the side of the road.
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Chandler’s Ford
- Hedge End
- Winchester
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Gosport
- New Forest
- Salisbury
Other makes
Makes I Cover Alongside VW
Volkswagen is one of 30 makes I look after. Audi shares much of its key technology with VW, and these other makes are close by too.
Customer reviews
Feedback From Hampshire Drivers
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Questions
Volkswagen Key Questions Answered
Still unsure? Ring me or get in touch here with your VW’s registration.
I have lost every key to my VW. Can you still help?
On many Volkswagens, yes. For older immobilisers and Immo 4 cars such as the Passat B6 I can read the immobiliser data from the car, cut a blade and code a new key on site. On the newest 5C and 5D cars, all keys lost is far more restricted and may need a Volkswagen dealer, so I check your registration before giving you an answer.
What do 5C and 5D mean on a Volkswagen?
They are names used for the newest immobiliser and instrument cluster generations on MQB based Volkswagen group cars from around 2020, such as the Golf 8 and facelifted Tiguan, Polo and T-Roc. Adding a key to these usually needs an existing working key. I explain it in more detail on my VAG 5C/5D key programming page.
Is a locksmith different from going to the VW dealer?
A dealer will normally order a key and ask you to bring the car in. I cut and program the key at your car, often the same day. The exception is some of the newest cars with no key left, which I will tell you about up front.
Can you make a key for my Passat that goes in the dashboard slot?
Yes. The Passat B6 and many later Passats use a slot key, and I replace and program them, including when all keys are lost.
Do you replace Transporter, Caddy and Crafter keys?
Yes. I work on Transporter T5 and T6 vans, the Caddy and both generations of Crafter. There is more about van work on my van key replacement page.
Can a broken VW flip key be repaired instead of replaced?
Sometimes. If the circuit board and chip are healthy, a new flip case and blade can be fitted and cut. If the electronics have failed, a new key programmed to the car is the better option.
Will my old VW key still work after you program a new one?
On many models I can take lost keys out of the immobiliser memory, so they cannot start the car. Keys you still hold can stay programmed if you want them to.
Is there a warranty on a replacement VW key?
Yes, 12 months on every key I supply. You can pay by card, bank transfer or cash once the job is finished.
Stuck With a VW Key Problem?
Message me your Volkswagen’s registration and a photo of the key if you have one, or call. You will get a fixed quote and an arrival time straight away, at any hour.