Audi glove box key Jul 16, 2016 · You just found the shell for the emergency key. Press the silver button on the back bottom of the key and pull the two apart. There will be a small lead for the light inside, use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove this. You keep the shell in the holster in the glove box. com is an independent Audi forum for owners of Audi vehicles. Questions: 1. Open the glove box and activate the valet button. Where is requisite ‘radiating’ keylamp displayed? Jan 20, 2013 · You can get a key blank cut at some locksmiths--it's called a sidecut key. . - Use a screwdriver to press down catch -2- on side of glove box opening mechanism. No second key fob, no emergency key. See owner’s manual” . 8 quattro 5MT Arctic White w/ Remus #2 - 2008 A4 2. Then there is the issue of cloned keys that will continue to work with some security systems. 3. Apr 16, 2025 · With some Audi vehicles the valet key comes in the glove box and thieves caught on to that. Use the silver key part that is still conveniently attached to your key ring to lock the glove box. They can drive the car but not open the glove box or boot/trunk of the car. Note The lock cylinder can only be removed with the key inserted. For Audi's that have a physical key slot for the door, they still work to open or lock it manually. Jan 15, 2021 · Audi A5 Convertible Dec 17: Page 100 “Starting the engine after a malfunction” Presented with message: “Remote control key: hold back of key against marked area. It made us so angry that they didn't tell us that we almost walked. But, you can't start the car so it is an unlikely solution. The black key is inserted into the holder, Audi logo visible on both key and holder when properly inserted, and used in the ignition slot as a reserve key if the main fob has failed or has a flat Jan 3, 2009 · if you press it and lock the glove compartment using the physical key in the key fob, valet attendants aren't able to open the glove box or trunkbut you have to remove the physical key from the bottom of the fob and take it with you, or else they can unlock the glove compartment and turn off the valet feature - works well for the car wash too if you have an iPod in there or valuables in the Nov 26, 2010 · Remove the entire glove box from the car. Nov 16, 2021 · Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion - Anyone know what these things are in the glovebox? - Picked up my 2022 SQ5 over the weekend and randomly noticed the grooves and this plastic clip thing in the glovebox. Audi has warned drivers to remove the valet key from the glove box to prevent thefts. We've ordered from Audi (different dealership, of course!): * New emergency key that goes in the plastic holder in the glove box ($94) * Second fob ($163) * Pull key for second fob ($94) Oct 19, 2011 · Removing and installing glove box opening mechanism with lock Removing - Remove trim panel for glove box lid. The emergency key (3rd key), you keep in a safe place (i. Mar 26, 2014 · Come to think of it, Audi should make it one of their "rules" when selling on Audis as "Audi approved" - I'd hope the person that handed my car in took a hit for not supplying that key. Remove the two top ones first as these are accessed inside the glovebox, then close it up and remove the two below. I know my Audi dealer made a big deal that I had all three keys with my A4 when I part exchanged it as it would cost a bit to replace the missing ones. Jan 14, 2013 · The plastic key on its own will not work. - Remove bolt -1-. It is held in place with 4 torx bolts (T20 I think). Feb 8, 2011 · The thing in the glove box is a holder for the emergency key so that you can start the car with the actual emergency key. Oct 9, 2017 · yeap, 2 key fobs + A emergency plastic key in a fancy red Audi box, and a plastic adapter for the emergency key in the glove box. DISCLAIMER: Audiownersclub. 2014 Phantom Black CPO P+/DSG/Sport Diff/B&O/Black Optic/Carbon Inlays/Magma Red & Black Nappa/19" Rotors/Supercharged Badges/Conti DWS Mar 18, 2018 · The black plastic key as you call it is a holder for the black skeleton key which should have come in the key set ( 2 x fob keys and the skeleton). 2. Give the remaining part of the key fob to the attendant and walk away with the silver key. - Take out glove box opening mechanism -3- with lock -arrow-. REMOVE THE EMERGENCY KEY AND THE SLEEVE from the glove box and store safely out with the car. Some key fobs feature a mechanic key that can be removed from the fob as well. Jan 15, 2011 · The following Models have an emergency key in the glove box on the left hand side: New Model A4 - A5 and Q5. but nothing happens! Marked area is inside centre console stowage box at the rear. It is an emergency key if your if keyless fob fails. Nov 6, 2008 · Ol' Whitey - 1996 A4 2. Most people don’t know they have a third copy of their key. 0T Quattro 6MT Quartz Gray - w/ AWE exhaust (1/08 - 1/11) #3- 2011 A4 6MT Quartz Gray - Prem Plus, B&O, Titanium - Full Gen1 AWE dual exhaust, Eurocode Everything, 3M Clearbra, Piano Black Dash Surround, MY10 rear headrests, Huper Optik, S-line Stoneguards Dec 9, 2021 · Spare key in glove box eBay disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase you make on eBay via the club. We bought from an Audi dealer, though it wasn't certified. Ask the dealer for it. Jan 20, 2013 · I assume this is a common Audi thing, across multiple platforms. , not in the glove box). What's the story with that key, and the associated fob that clicks into the glove box? I've read the instruction manual, so I understand what it DOES, but what is the PURPOSE? Apr 6, 2022 · You remove the mechanical key from the fob, press the button in the glove box to enable Valet mode, lock the glove box with the mechanical key and keeping it while giving the rest of the fob to the Valet attendant. Your car is likely to be broke into if you don’t lock your glove box and take out the valet key. You can remove a metal "key-like" bit from the fob, insert into the "plastic key" secured within the glovebox and use this to start the car - this is only for cars where you push the fob into the dash. But, those only work for a roughly pre-2001 Audi when they put in the electronic key interlock with the car. For all other Audi Models REFER TO YOUR OWNERS HANDBOOK. e. 4. Apr 15, 2009 · 1. zdyl xmdu fjgw uhnjta wdca svpce ayzj lydnitv czhvqwi ixuuu rofyc ckmbru gpnej mddd tfpss