[Answered] 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Orangecrush
Member since October 2022 • 121 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Posted on April 26, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Bigfoot
Member • 140 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 42 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 38 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, following this thread.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 12 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan's key code.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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