[Free Solution] Dealer claims 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE key code is proprietary

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Superfly
Member since December 2021 • 148 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE keys?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombiehunt
Member • 65 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 128 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE's key code.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 28 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 20 posts

This thread might save my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE. Thanks everyone!

September 28, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 68 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE's key code.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 96 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE?

September 30, 2024 Reply

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