[Method] Dealer claims VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI key code is proprietary

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Lightspeed
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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI?

Posted on January 18, 2025
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Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 142 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI, following this thread.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 48 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 111 posts

This thread might save my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI. Thanks everyone!

January 21, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 59 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI too.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 114 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 61 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 16V TDI key issues!

January 24, 2025 Reply

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