[Confirmed Fix] Is there a website to get transponder codes for 1998 Volkswagen Golf?

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Urbanlegend
Member since September 2021 • 30 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1998 Volkswagen Golf for key programming?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1303 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Kingkong
Member • 33 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Trying this instead.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 11 posts

Trying this on my 1998 Volkswagen Golf later. Will report back.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 131 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1998 Volkswagen Golf.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 13 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1998 Volkswagen Golf this weekend.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 134 posts

Was about to tow my 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Let me try this first.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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