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KEYS. Lost GOLF MK1 GTI Cabriolet 1988

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Advice needed my keys have been lost

Hi can anybody give me some advice ….. I lost all my keys to my Golf MK1 cabriolet door. Ignition and boot , the car is in my garage and the doors are open .
can I get keys made without replacing locks and ignition barrel ……. ????? A any advice or help much appreciated thanks
Paul
 

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Each barrel set have a set of keys  inside  and are numbered just write the number down and a vw dealer should be able to make a set up from the 4 digit number.

Cheers, Dave.


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If your old set had a single key that operated the doors and ignition switch. You can take the door handle off and run it by a Locksmith to cut you a new key.

If your door locks are the originals, then there may be the key number stamped on it, You also may be able to get the number off the rear hatch lock.

To remove the door handle, you pop the cover off and then remove the 2 Phillips screws that attach the door handle to the door.

If you have separate keys, then you may have to have the ignition switch removal (take the steering wheel and signal levers off to take the lock cylinder upper bearing housing out )to have a key made.  But at least you can have your Door locks re-keyed so you have the one key works all again.

I am fortunate to have both Original Key Fobs with key codes for both of my Cabbies so I can have keys punched at the dealer, or my favorite Lock Smith.

It also helps to know which key blank that you need, usually AH or AN.

www.cabby-info.com has a link to how to remove the steering wheel as well as the door locks.


 

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I know the AA offer a key replacement service and they will come to you if that's any help. 

Wes

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also if the locks are original VW can cut you a new key based on reg/v5

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