[It Worked!] How to get the factory key code for my 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle to make keys?

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Frostydog
Member since September 2022 • 68 posts

Looking for my 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Megamind
Member • 38 posts

Same issue here with my 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle, let me know if it works.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 78 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle?

May 07, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 116 posts

My 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 136 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 120 posts

I’m not alone! My 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle is doing the same thing.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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