[rickb]

Aside from cutting it, is it that hard to program the immobilizer?

 

[rickb]

http://myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/multi/immo3.htm

found some more info, more here

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_4.html#skc

We do not know of any way to retrieve an SKC for VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda vehicles other than getting it from an official dealership. Prior to 2002, some vehicles were delivered with a scratch-off panel on a plastic tag that contained the 4 digit PIN code. Starting in 2002, dealerships implemented the WIN2 system to provide SKC's to their technicians and customers. Starting April 1, 2005, VW/Audi dealerships switched to the new GEKO system, whereby their factory scan tools dial up the factory while connected to a car. Under this system, the technician no longer sees the SKC at all and you will need to bring your vehicle into the dealer to have Immobilizer work performed. VAG-COM does not interact with the GEKO system

 

[rickb]

Looks like there's a class action suit on the key, maybe after it we can get the SKCs.