[Resolved] How to get the factory key code for my Seat Ateca to make keys?

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Kungfupanda
Member since July 2022 • 34 posts

How can I obtain my Seat Ateca's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Kingkong
Member • 146 posts

Just tried this on my Seat Ateca—anyone else have success?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 100 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Seat Ateca?

April 16, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 147 posts

Been here before with my Seat Ateca. Let’s see if this one works.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 29 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Seat Ateca.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 28 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Seat Ateca.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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