[Closed] My VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Purplerain
Member since June 2023 • 92 posts

Need my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on October 23, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Zombieslayer
Member • 144 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 29 posts

Following this for my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V. Please update if it works!

October 25, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 139 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V, hope this helps.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 100 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2000 8V?

October 27, 2024 Reply

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