[Resolved] Ignition won’t turn - is my VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON 3000 V6 TDI asking for a code?

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Icemann
Member since October 2021 • 31 posts

Need my VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON 3000 V6 TDI's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 30, 2024
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Posted on December 01, 2024

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Neondream
Member • 110 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON 3000 V6 TDI.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 97 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON 3000 V6 TDI, hope this helps.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 26 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON 3000 V6 TDI?

December 03, 2024 Reply

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