[It Worked!] Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Quantumleap
Member since October 2021 • 119 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Ninjastar
Member • 29 posts

Using this on my Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion now. Hope it works.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 8 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 125 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion—need the code first.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 6 posts

Trying this on my Volkswagen Golf 20 TSI 4Motion later. Will report back.

May 30, 2025 Reply

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