Volkswagen Passat Key Replacement & Programming in Jacksonville
Spare keys from $300. All-keys-lost from $520. Mobile, on-site, same-day service across the First Coast.
Spare or Additional Passat Key
Dealer Price
$480 – $765
Our Price
from$300
When you still have a working key.
Lost All Passat Keys?
Dealer Price
$830 – $1,095
Our Price
from$520
When every key is lost or stolen.
Final price depends on your specific Passat year and trim — call us for an exact quote.
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Volkswagen key blanks are stocked in our supplier catalog — no special-order delay.
Key Specifications — Volkswagen Passat
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transponder Chip | Megamos AES / MQB |
| FCC ID | 3G0 959 752 |
| Key Blade | HU162T / HU66 |
| Frequency | 433 MHz |
| Immobilizer | VW IMMO5 / MQB |
| Proximity / Smart Key | Yes (2010+) |
About Your 2026 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen is the bedrock of the VW Group lineup, and the immobilizer platform Audi, Porsche, and (in part) Bentley share originated here. Modern VWs use the MQB or MQB-Evo platform with IMMO5 encryption. Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, Passat, and Golf cover most of our VW work. The most useful thing to know about VW keys: pre-MQB cars (mostly pre-2014) are dramatically cheaper to program than MQB cars. The MQB platform requires advanced equipment, longer security sessions, and more expensive blanks — but the upside is much stronger anti-theft protection. We service both generations on-site.
Passat NMS (2012–2022, US-market discontinued for 2023) uses the IMMO5 platform. Most Passats have the basic remote head; SEL trims have KESSY.
2015-and-newer VWs use the MQB or MQB-Evo platform. KESSY proximity smart key is standard on most modern trims. We support the full lineup on-site.
Sedan key replacement is among the fastest jobs we do — most sedans have well-documented immobilizer programming that we complete in 30–45 minutes on-site.
Immobilizer (VW IMMO5 / MQB): VW Group's MQB-platform immobilizer is one of the most secure in the industry. Programming requires advanced equipment but is fully supported on-site.
In Jacksonville
Volkswagen Passat is one of the vehicles we see weekly in the Jacksonville area. We come to you at home, work, the parking lot, or roadside — no need to tow.
Why book us for your Volkswagen Passat
We carry the full VW Group MQB equipment chain. VW spare keys start at $179 on-site vs $400+ at the VW dealer.
Frequently asked questions
Can you program an MQB Volkswagen key without the dealer?+
Yes. We program every MQB-platform VW (2014+ Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, Passat, Golf, ID.4) on-site using the latest MQB-Evo equipment. Plan on 60–90 minutes for a spare and 90–120 minutes for all-keys-lost.
How much does a VW key cost vs the dealer?+
VW spare keys run $179–$295 on-site depending on model. Compare to VW dealer quotes of $400–$900 plus a 1–2 week wait for a programmed blank to arrive.
Is the ID.4 key different from the gas Tiguan key?+
Same MQB platform, different fob shell. ID.4 needs the additional 'wake' step on the high-voltage system — 5 extra minutes vs a gas Tiguan.
Ready to book your Volkswagen Passat key?