Found yourself locked out of your Audi?
Sounds like a job for Auto Locksmiths London. Losing a set of car keys can be an inconvenience at the best of times, and be a major headache at the worst – preventing you from getting to work, picking the children up from school or missing an all-important appointment. Yet, figures suggest that 16% of Londoners lose or misplace their car keys every single year.
If you find yourself in the unenviable position of having lost or broken your car key or fob, Auto Locksmiths London are on hand to provide you with a brand new set of keys within minutes – all without the hassle of having your vehicle towed to a designated base, or without having to wait days (or even weeks) for your dealer to replace them.
Sometimes, prevention is better than cure. If you currently have a key and require a spare, it's possible to book an appointment with one of Auto Locksmiths London's mobile specialists and replace your key fob with a duplicate made on the spot. Cloning an existing key is always a more cost-effective measure than an outright replacement.
Call Auto Locksmiths London today on 07788 448 816
Duplicating or Replacing an Audi key
As car key systems become more and more sophisticated, so too do the techniques involved in duplicating them. With this in mind, it's important to choose an experienced specialist with expert knowledge when it comes to replacing your car keys and fobs.
The duplication, or key programming process, of an Audi car key fob is completed in three stages. Firstly, a new key blade (whether it's a traditional style or remote-controlled flip key) must be accurately cut to unlock the vehicle and fit the ignition. Secondly, the transponder chip contained within the replacement key must be electronically matched to the specific Audi vehicle. Finally, the optional remote fob must also be synced with the vehicle, in order to correspond with the central locking system.
Transponder chip: Does my key have one?
The keys to all Audi vehicles manufactured after 1995 contain a microchip buried within the plastic part of the key – this is called a transponder, and is featured in both newer model remote car keys, as well as older, simpler keys which do not feature central locking buttons. This chip must be correctly programmed in order to allow the vehicle to start. Each chip is unique to a single vehicle. When a key is inserted into the ignition, the Audi immobiliser system automatically searches for a transponder chip. The same transponder chip technology is also present in modern proximity keys, which allow the vehicle to start without the need to insert the key into the ignition.
Should the Audi system fail to detect a chip, the fuel supply to the engine is cut off, making it impossible to manually bypass the system (with the exception of Audi models manufactured before 1993). Contact us for more information on replacing your Audi transponder key today.
Get in Touch
If you have a question and would like to know more about our Audi key programming services and would like to request a quote, call Auto Locksmiths London on 07788 448 816. A member of our team would be happy to help.
Areas We Cover
Find out what areas Auto Locksmiths London cover in London and Surrey.
Audi's We Service
Models we repair and provide key replacements for Audi include:
- 80
- 90
- 100
- 200
- A2
- A3
- A4
- A5
- A6
- A8
- Q5
- Q7
- Quattro
- R8
- RS4
- RS6
- S3
- S4
- S6
- S8
- TT
- V8
- As well as Allroad, Cabriolet, Convertible and Coupe Models
If you are locked out of your Audi or you need keys duplicating then call Auto Locksmiths London today to request a quote, make an appointment or have a mobile locksmith over to you within moments of your call.
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