[Success] 2003 Volkswagen Passat won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Codemaster
Member since May 2022 • 98 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Volkswagen Passat

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 19, 2025

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Quantumflux
Member • 94 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2003 Volkswagen Passat.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 21 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Volkswagen Passat.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 33 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

February 21, 2025 Reply

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