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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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