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s2_bo 20th March 2011 08:26 PM

Ignition switch
 
Can i use an ignition switch and key from another s8 in mine?

Is there a seperate imob unit thats linked to the key that also needs to be changed over?

Thanks.
Bo

IT 20th March 2011 08:35 PM

Depends on the years of the cars - Ideally they'd both be from the same year to stand a good chance, due to immob & key type changes but not impossible.

Does beg the question *why* you'd want to though ?

s2_bo 20th March 2011 08:43 PM

I have two S8s, one of which is being dismantled and i was wondering if it was worth keeping the locks and keys as spares. They are both R reg so i think i will.
Thanks for your info.

IT 20th March 2011 08:53 PM

Yes, then they should work.

You will either have to recode the keys to the other immobiliser to use them (easiest done DIY if you use something like vagtacho to rip the PINs from the engine ECU before you dismantle) or you need to change all the locks, immobiliser box and engine ECU for them to work....


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