[Recommended Fix] Bought a replacement key - now SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI won’t turn over

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Phoenixrise
Member since March 2022 • 64 posts

Looking for my SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Diana
Member • 128 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI key code too.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 11 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 65 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old SEAT EXEO 1800 TSI.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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