[Success] Key code help for older model Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback

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Cosmicray
Member since January 2022 • 64 posts

Need my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1045 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluemoon
Member • 24 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback. Thanks!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 42 posts

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback, will this method work for that year?

October 31, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 78 posts

Using this on my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback now. Hope it works.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 60 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback. Trying this now.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 16 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback for a while.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 96 posts

Trying this out on my Volkswagen Golf SEL 5Door Hatchback today—hoping it works.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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