[Status: Resolved] Quickest way to get key code for Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan

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Quantumleap
Member since July 2023 • 97 posts

Need my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1500 posts

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

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Ghostrider
Member • 134 posts

Same issue here with my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan, let me know if it works.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 142 posts

Was about to give up on my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan, but this gives me hope.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 108 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 127 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan for a while.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 135 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Volkswagen Jetta GLI Sedan. This looks promising.

August 15, 2024 Reply

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