[Resolved] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 1993 Volkswagen Fox?

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Rocketman
Member since February 2023 • 105 posts

How can I obtain my 1993 Volkswagen Fox's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1756 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Volkswagen Fox. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumflux
Member • 143 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1993 Volkswagen Fox.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 130 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1993 Volkswagen Fox. Need the code badly.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 17 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1993 Volkswagen Fox this weekend.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 69 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1993 Volkswagen Fox before?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 147 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1993 Volkswagen Fox for a while.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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