[Archived] Replacing immobilizer module on 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T - need to reprogram?

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Icedragon
Member since November 2021 • 28 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T keys at the dealer?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Digitaldude
Member • 11 posts

My 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 8 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T for a while.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 86 posts

My 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 37 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
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My 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20T won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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