[Success] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 1989 Volkswagen Fox?

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Zombiehunt
Member since March 2023 • 26 posts

Need my 1989 Volkswagen Fox's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzmann
Member • 145 posts

My 1989 Volkswagen Fox's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 22 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1989 Volkswagen Fox?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 125 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1989 Volkswagen Fox's mystery code.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 6 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1989 Volkswagen Fox, hope this helps.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 9 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1989 Volkswagen Fox, would this method still work?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 83 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1989 Volkswagen Fox. This is a lifesaver.

October 20, 2024 Reply

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