[Recommended Fix] Locked out - need key code help for Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170

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Flyingmonk
Member since January 2023 • 119 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1663 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Uncleben
Member • 96 posts

Using this on my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170 now. Hope it works.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 147 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 47 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 50 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 127 posts

I think my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 122 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Volkswagen ID4 Electric Pure 170.

August 27, 2024 Reply

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