Steering/Ignition lock removal- C3/4/D11

Hanuman · 30-09-21, 01:47 PM

How does one get it out?

I have the whole steering lock assembly moved from the car (the storage company lost the keys!)
Now, I want to remove the lock itself, and go about deciphering the code to make a new key if I can.

Changing the coding of the door locks is pretty simple, but the car is tucked away in storage, while the lock is on the garage bench. I’m guessing that I recode the ignition lock in a similar manner as the door locks

. But annoyingly, the boot lock is set to remain locked independent of the central locking. Getting the boot open will be a pain without the key.

So, if you any of you have removed a type 44/c4/V8 lock, changed the coding, I’ll be grateful for the info…

darreno'd' · 30-09-21, 02:54 PM

Is there no way of ordering a new key from the original vin ?

John. · 30-09-21, 05:25 PM

A tooled-up auto locksmith will be able to cut a key to suit without disassembly/VIN etc.

Isimmo · 30-09-21, 08:24 PM

Acme dynamite maybe?

Hanuman · 30-09-21, 09:12 PM

As it turns out, there is a diagram in the manual. Hidden under External Lights of all places.

I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

The idea of calling a local locksmith is not so appealing.
I can tinker with this of a spare evening, and these days I try not to rely on calling anyone as they hardly ever turn up!

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30-09-21, 09:12 PM	#5
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,012	As it turns out, there is a diagram in the manual. Hidden under External Lights of all places. I'll give it a shot tomorrow. The idea of calling a local locksmith is not so appealing. I can tinker with this of a spare evening, and these days I try not to rely on calling anyone as they hardly ever turn up! __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor Last edited by Hanuman; 30-09-21 at 09:18 PM.

30-09-21, 05:25 PM	#3
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,526	A tooled-up auto locksmith will be able to cut a key to suit without disassembly/VIN etc.