Hi all. I have a 2007 Mk3.1 and very happy for your feedback. I purchased a spare replacement fob (which suits the Mazda RX7. I needed to move the old transponder and old key to the new fob. Almost did it but pricked my finger to wind up the spring. After a few failed attempts (it is high risk to ones fingers) I accepted a reduced spring wind which means the key doesn’t flick open. But the new fob looks great (no tape needed) and seems to operate better. Next time I would rather pay £25 to a key specialist to do (if they exist) and have the spring flick working.
Oh - I think my key cost about £12 and it is the 4 button type. I also have a new Audi Q2 which seems to have a similar key. Suspect they all come from the same factory in China.
Hi CBRDEANO, I would love to know where you can get transponders programmed so cheaply. I know you can get empty key cases with a blank key on eBay, program the radio fob via the car and get the key blank cut at a locksmith, but it is getting the transponder cheaply programmed that is the missing piece of the puzzle for me.
