[Fixed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback?

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Alphamax
Member since June 2023 • 90 posts

How can I access my Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 17, 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 R 5Door Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Ironwill
Member • 54 posts

My Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 135 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback as well.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 107 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback. Giving it a go myself.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 89 posts

Will this work for older Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchbacks? Mine's a 2009.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 43 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback owner.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 52 posts

My Volkswagen Golf R 5Door Hatchback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 23, 2025 Reply

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