Part I: How to tell VW Golf 8 style MQB49 5D key type from key boards?
MQB49 5C vs 5D smart key
The 5D key PCB has a different chip and also includes an additional acceleration sensor (keyless entry sensor).
5D key is not interchangeable with the 5C key. Commonly used in the VW Golf 8, ID.3, ID.4, and electric vehicle series.
The VW Golf 8 style 5D key board comes with a white coil or a black coil; the two are interchangeable.
The difference is the production date.
The black coil key board (753B) was manufactured earlier.
The white coil (753D) is for vehicles produced after 06.2023.
Part II: How to tell VW Golf 8 MQB49 5D Key shell is original or aftermarket?
There are currently 3 key shells on the market.
This is the original Golf 8 5D key shell.
It shows the 433 frequency and has the Volkswagen logo, and the font is thinner.
With the original, you press this button, and the mechanical key pops out easily.
Aftermarket key shell type 1
This aftermarket key shell does not have the frequency or the VW logo, and the font is thicker.
Aftermarket key shell type 2
This one has nothing on it at all.
With aftermarket key shells, the mechanical key is much harder to pull out.
Tools to add MQB49 5D key:
Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus or Multi Prog+ VVDI2
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