[Closed] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for Seat Leon Reference Wagons?

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Kingkong
Member since November 2022 • 142 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Seat Leon Reference Wagon - where's the key code?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1526 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Seat Leon Reference Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Electriceel
Member • 72 posts

My Seat Leon Reference Wagon won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 141 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Seat Leon Reference Wagon.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 78 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Seat Leon Reference Wagon, following this thread.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 128 posts

My Seat Leon Reference Wagon is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 95 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Seat Leon Reference Wagon—might work for mine too.

December 01, 2024 Reply

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