[Status: Resolved] Trying to start my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6 but it says 'immobilized'

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Quantumx
Member since April 2022 • 77 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6 for key programming?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 120 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6—need the code first.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 12 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 95 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 83 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6 too.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 124 posts

Trying this on my VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2800 VR6 later. Will report back.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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