[Method] Key code help for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg with switchblade key

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Thunderbolt
Member since June 2023 • 49 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg for key programming?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1421 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphaomega
Member • 128 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Volkswagen Touareg for a while.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 69 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2017 Volkswagen Touareg for days.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 117 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg this hard?!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 57 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

April 14, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 51 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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