[Archived] 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Frostbyte
Member since May 2022 • 101 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE to make a spare key?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1782 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 130 posts

My 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 106 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE's key code.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 60 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE!

May 06, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 35 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 87 posts

My 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 70 posts

Was about to tow my 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE. Let me try this first.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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