[Resolved] Replacing remote for VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 TDI - need access code?

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Electricslide
Member since August 2023 • 138 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 TDI

Posted on January 07, 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 TDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphadog
Member • 46 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 TDI. Huge thanks!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 141 posts

I’ve got a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 TDI, would this method still work?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 110 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1400 TDI?

January 10, 2025 Reply

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