[Working] How do I retrieve the key code for my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra to program a key?

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Quantumflux
Member since September 2021 • 91 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Haloeffect
Member • 70 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra, following this thread.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 83 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra for a while.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 44 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra's mystery code.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 103 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra for a while.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 54 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra won’t recognize the key.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 148 posts

My Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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