[Solution] Anyone know how to get the key code for a Volkswagen Golf III GTI?

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Frostbite
Member since March 2023 • 95 posts

Looking for my Volkswagen Golf III GTI's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Darkhorse
Member • 31 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Volkswagen Golf III GTI too!

April 25, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 150 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Volkswagen Golf III GTI owner.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 28 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Volkswagen Golf III GTI, hope someone can help.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 148 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Volkswagen Golf III GTI, hope this helps.

April 28, 2025 Reply

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