[Recommended Fix] My Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Quicksilver
Member since July 2022 • 120 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance?

Posted on May 15, 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 GTI Performance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 65 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 147 posts

My Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 17, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 24 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance. Thanks!

May 18, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 74 posts

I tried this with my Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 19, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 27 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 79 posts

Been stuck with my Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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