[Archived] My Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback key code is missing - advice?

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Zombieking
Member since October 2021 • 145 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback keys?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Neontiger
Member • 101 posts

My Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 98 posts

Will this work for older Volkswagen eGolf Hatchbacks? Mine's a 2009.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 113 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 117 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback!

February 06, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 96 posts

My Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 6 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Volkswagen eGolf Hatchback!

February 08, 2025 Reply

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