[Verified] Does a 2010 Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance have a key code or just a PIN?

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Yankeezulu
Member since September 2022 • 114 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Javaking
Member • 5 posts

My Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 48 posts

Same problem on my Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance. Watching for any working solutions.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 13 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance—might work for mine too.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 96 posts

Will this work for older Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performances? Mine's a 2009.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 106 posts

Key code problems with my Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance as well. Subscribed!

October 23, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 59 posts

Just tried this on my Volkswagen ID3 Pro Performance—anyone else have success?

October 24, 2024 Reply

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