[It Worked!] OBD tools that read key code for Volkswagen Arteon 4motion

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Volkswagen Arteon 4motion?

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Trying to reprogram a new key for my Volkswagen Arteon 4motion—need the code first.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Volkswagen Arteon 4motion.

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Same problem on my Volkswagen Arteon 4motion. Watching for any working solutions.

Trying this out on my Volkswagen Arteon 4motion today—hoping it works.

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