[Solution] Key cut but not programmed - Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi Business stuck

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Zombiehunt
Member since April 2022 • 107 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi Business?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (3)

Netsurfer
Member • 27 posts

My Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi Business's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 70 posts

My Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi Business is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 76 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi Business. Huge thanks!

February 21, 2025 Reply

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