[Solved] Trying to start a Skoda Octavia III 5E without immobilizer PIN

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Bigfoot
Member since March 2023 • 45 posts

Looking for my Skoda Octavia III 5E's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Skoda Octavia III 5E. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Electriceel
Member • 43 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Skoda Octavia III 5E all week. Hope this helps.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 14 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Skoda Octavia III 5E. Trying this now.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 37 posts

My Skoda Octavia III 5E won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 18, 2025 Reply

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