[Closed] My VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Zerogravity
Member since April 2023 • 54 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI - help?

Posted on January 23, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Rustynail
Member • 42 posts

Been stuck with my VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 143 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 27 posts

Just tried this on my VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 16V FSI—anyone else have success?

January 26, 2025 Reply

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