[Method] Skoda Kodiaq immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Zerogravity
Member since February 2022 • 117 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Skoda Kodiaq - help?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1021 posts

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

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Emeraldeye
Member • 141 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Skoda Kodiaq.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 140 posts

Following this for my Skoda Kodiaq. Please update if it works!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 71 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Skoda Kodiaq—need the code first.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 81 posts

Really need the key code for my Skoda Kodiaq, thanks for sharing!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 22 posts

I need this so bad for my Skoda Kodiaq. Subscribed!

December 18, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
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My Skoda Kodiaq is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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