[Method] Where do I find the key code for my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio?

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Electric
Member since April 2023 • 55 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Grace
Member • 20 posts

Trying this out on my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio today—hoping it works.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 56 posts

Been stuck with my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 90 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio!

September 23, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 108 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio this weekend.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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