Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of BeeDubs, I saw in the paper yesterday where the used price of dizzels has already dropped 15%. I'm thinking if you could snag one prior to being "upgraded" for cheepcheep you would have a good deal, and might even be able to get on the gravy train for "damages." --R

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The Vdub brass told Congress this week that they won't replace the affected cars, but he wasn't sure what the fix would be. I'm wondering how they'll ever get 100% compliance from the owners. I had a Pinto under the gas tank recall, and I pretty much made Ford come and get the car to do the

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I had the same thought - wait a bit, get a bargain, decide later whether to let them "fix" it or not. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of BeeDubs, I saw in the paper yesterday where the used price of > dizzels has already

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-09 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Good to know this works, I only have one key for mine and would really like a remote for the hatch -- VW in their infinite wisdom requires a key or remote or inside switch to open the hatch EVERY TIME, which is a pain. I'm running about 45 mpg at the moment, suspect either a bad wheel

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
t;; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2015 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys Good to know this works, I only have one key for mine and would really  like a remote for the hatch -- VW in their infinite wisdom requires a  key or remot

[MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

2015-10-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Got a borrowed VAG Tacho cable today which allows my laptop to get the magic code for programming keys to my car. My VCDS cable that will work with the car's diagnostics can do the programming but can't retrieve the magic code.My Indy's cheap chinesium cable couldn't talk to my car's ecu at all