I hadno luck at the VW dealer---no blanks in stock even---so I went to a
local locksmith-he instructed me to take the passenger door handle off and
bring it in to him(thewre is a code inside the handle)--in 20 minutes I was
walking out with a new set of working keys for $20
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben T" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Keys

> In a message dated 3/5/2004 6:12:27 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM writes:
> Does anyone know if it is possible to get a new cut ignition key without
> having to supply the key?  I know that at Honda, you can go in with a code
and
> they will cut a key for you in a few minutes.  Is there a similar setup
for VW?
> Yes, but you will need to supply the key code found on the tag attached to
> the keys originally. The number is also stamped on the side of the lock
> cylinder. The easiest one to remove is the door lock. If you are lucky,
the keys will
> all match. The downside is someone may have rekeyed the lock before. So
the
> code may not match the lock pins.
>
> The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should be able to
cut
> the key. Most VW dealers in my area will ask for ID and proof of ownership
> before cutting any keys by code, unless you bring there lock in with you.
>
> BenT