[It Worked!] Code card lost - 1995 Volkswagen GTI won't accept new key

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Airjordan
Member since December 2021 • 81 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 1995 Volkswagen GTI for making new keys?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 681 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Volkswagen GTI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 98 posts

Following this for my 1995 Volkswagen GTI. Please update if it works!

May 28, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 18 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1995 Volkswagen GTI.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 18 posts

My 1995 Volkswagen GTI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 21 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1995 Volkswagen GTI too!

May 31, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 5 posts

Was about to tow my 1995 Volkswagen GTI. Let me try this first.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 60 posts

If this works for my 1995 Volkswagen GTI, I owe you big time.

June 02, 2025 Reply

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