[Status: Resolved] Trying to get key code from VIN for my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

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Hotshot
Member since November 2022 • 64 posts

Need my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 139 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta as well.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 87 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, following this thread.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 96 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, hope this helps.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 44 posts

Was about to tow my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. Let me try this first.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 91 posts

Trying this out on my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta today—hoping it works.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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