[Issue Closed] Where do I enter key code in a 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr to program a key?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr owner.

My 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Really hoping this unlocks my 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr's mystery code.

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