[Confirmed Fix] Locked out of my Volkswagen Arteon - don’t have the key code

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Zombieking
Member since December 2022 • 139 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Volkswagen Arteon key fob?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 682 posts

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

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Zetajones
Member • 76 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Volkswagen Arteon?

December 11, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 31 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Volkswagen Arteon, thanks for posting!

December 12, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 144 posts

My Volkswagen Arteon needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 13, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 150 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Volkswagen Arteon for days.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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