[Issue Closed] Need key code after repo of my 2003 Volkswagen Golf

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Emeraldcity
Member since June 2022 • 115 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2003 Volkswagen Golf?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 767 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Luckyluke
Member • 88 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2003 Volkswagen Golf this hard?!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 99 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2003 Volkswagen Golf won’t recognize the key.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 18 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2003 Volkswagen Golf.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 29 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2003 Volkswagen Golf's key code.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 133 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Trying this instead.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 90 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2003 Volkswagen Golf.

August 22, 2024 Reply

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