[Resolved] Volkswagen Bora immobilizer not responding after new key

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Pixelpusher
Member since October 2022 • 15 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Volkswagen Bora - help?

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 24, 2025

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Ultraviolet
Member • 52 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Volkswagen Bora all week. Hope this helps.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
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My Volkswagen Bora might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
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Desperate to get my Volkswagen Bora running again. Trying this tonight.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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