[Working] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE?

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Highvoltage
Member since December 2022 • 85 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE for key programming?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1545 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Nighthawk
Member • 64 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 149 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE as well.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 26 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, hope someone can help.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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