[Confirmed] Trying to reprogram key for 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle, but no PIN code

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Vortex22
Member since April 2022 • 28 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Pixelpusher
Member • 85 posts

My 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 20 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 30 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 37 posts

Trying this on my 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle later. Will report back.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 86 posts

My 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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