[Working] Any success recovering lost code from old Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback keys?

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Silverbullet
Member since March 2023 • 16 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback keys at the dealer?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumq
Member • 26 posts

This thread might save my Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback. Thanks everyone!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 72 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback?

December 16, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 81 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 105 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback. Giving it a go myself.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 75 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Volkswagen Beetle Dune Hatchback, thanks for posting!

December 19, 2024 Reply

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