[Answered] How can I retrieve my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's key code to make a spare key?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

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My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I tried this with my 2018 Volkswagen Atlas but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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