Important! : LOST KEY FOR VTS 2000reg

1. Adele Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 2

   #1 28th July 2013, 14:49

   Hi all,
   I have lost the one and only key for my VTS. Can someone please give me some guidance on what to do. I am looking at lock replacement route as insurance does not cover.
   
   Help especially with immobiliser + replacing the locks would be useful. There is no central locking for some reason. Not sure if the car should have a key fob ( remote central locking )
   
   Any help would be much appreciated as am without transport until can get sorted.
   
   Thanks in advance.
2. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

   #2 28th July 2013, 15:00

   Smash the window and call it a day
3. ThrushMotorsport Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aberdeen Posts: 1092 Turbo Saxo vtr, 2010 Octavia VRS TSI, mk3 Ibiza cu

   #3 28th July 2013, 15:08

   Yeep, smash a rear window (cover it with a tape, or film first, that's your acces to car, then replace locks and window.
4. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #4 28th July 2013, 15:14

   You'll have central locking on it if had a fob. Last owners probably lost it.
   
   Have you not got the card which has the code on it? Might be in the document wallet if you got one if you have you could get a key from a dealer. If not you'll need to pop the window and replace the locks. The immobiliser is coded to the key, again you'll need that little card.
5. Adele Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 2

   #5 28th July 2013, 15:38

   I have access to the car luckily.
   
   I dont know if there was a fob. Ive never had one. Ill have a look for the card but i think thats missing too. Can a key be made without it?
   
   Is there a way of turning immobiliser off?
   
   Im trying to find the cheapest and easiest way to get back on road.
   Thanks
6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 28th July 2013, 15:41

   oh dear. It's not just about getting the key cut, but also the transponder chip inside of it. Citroens may be able to sort you out with the chassis number, V5 and other proofs of identity/ownership.
7. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #7 28th July 2013, 16:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu oh dear. It's not just about getting the key cut, but also the transponder chip inside of it. Citroens may be able to sort you out with the chassis number, V5 and other proofs of identity/ownership.

   That's what you need the card for so you can get the transponder programmed. Citroen might sort you out, it's worth phoning up and asking. If not its going to be a bit a right fuck on.
   
   I'm sure you have to have the car running to disable the immobiliser.
8. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #8 28th July 2013, 16:26

   find the key.
   
   There is no "cheap" fix.
   
   You will need Locks, ECU, immobiliser and a new ignition barrel with a key to get you back on the road.
   
   Spending the same money, you can have your ECU unlocked, but then you still ened new ignition barrel and door locks.
   
   
   ALL VTS's come with remote central locking. The VTS is top of the range in terms of trim.
9. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #9 28th July 2013, 18:12

   You can get into the car without smashing any windows.
10. user_58570 Established Member Joined: Apr 2012 Nottingham Posts: 1736 3dr Desire sleeper... ^Made it into PFC...^

    #10 28th July 2013, 18:46

    Shush Danny We don't need to remind criminals how easy it is to break into spaxos.
    If your central locking aint working, check your fuses.