Comments on: Fixing a VW Key Ring

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:51:32 +0000

Glad I could help Kat! Thanks for the info about splitting the key from front to back. I never thought you could do that!

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:47:39 +0000

So, both of my keys to my 2008 VW Jetta broke, too. This post is amazing. I drilled mine tonight, and it’s perfect.
For anyone wondering (as I’m sure more people will find their way over) if you are unsure of where your board is, you can pull the half apart again, front to back. It takes some wiggling, but it’s totally doable (it’s how you change the battery).

This is DEFINITELY better than buying another key. And more reliable, too. (:

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:54:39 +0000

Hey Ally,

Try a small drill bit first, and work up to a larger one. That should prevent it from slipping at all. I didn’t have any problems though, and mine was also my only key

By: Ally

Ally — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:27:13 +0000

My key just broke and I’m nervous to drill into it because its my only key… did the drill slip at all or did it go through the plastic alright?

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:49:08 +0000

Glad I could help Michelle!

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:09:43 +0000

THANKS!!! It worked great for my 02 Passat!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:56:10 +0000

I just snapped them back together, no real trick to it. I’m definitely sure that gorilla glue will do the trick

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:19:16 +0000

I also put my fob in a vise grip (trunk) and pulled it apart with my pliers (left hand). My question is: how did you put the two pieces back together? I’m thinking I might have broken some sort of plastic clasp or hook that holds the two pieces together, but before I try gorilla glue, I want to make sure I’m not missing something.

By: janet

janet — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:08:05 +0000

THANK YOU! you just saved me a a lot of money. that metal piece broke on BOTH my keys. I’m so fed up with losing my key everywhere i go because i can’t attach it to anything! I am so happy and relieved now.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:55:34 +0000

Thanks Christie! I’m glad its helping people out. I too was in the same boat with my VW. Everything with the car has been top notch, save for the damn key fab