[Status: Resolved] Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Ghostrider
Member since January 2022 • 135 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro?

Posted on April 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1590 posts

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

Posted on April 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Pandaking
Member • 42 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro key code too.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 74 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 40 posts

My Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 5 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 114 posts

My Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 90 posts

Been here before with my Volkswagen Passat Wagon Syncro. Let’s see if this one works.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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