[Verified] Looking for key code for my SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO, any tips?

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Laughingman
Member since June 2022 • 117 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO?

Posted on April 15, 2025
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Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 61 posts

Will this work for older SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBOs? Mine's a 2009.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 87 posts

This just might solve my SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO's ignition issue.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 33 posts

I have a 2011 SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO, will this method work for that year?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 74 posts

My SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 85 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
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Finally, something that might help with my SKODA OCTAVIA 1800 20V TURBO's key code issue!

April 21, 2025 Reply

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