[Completed] Trying to match new key to VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI ECU - stuck

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Orangecrush
Member since January 2023 • 30 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Dragonfly
Member • 20 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI too.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 114 posts

Trying to figure this out for my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI too!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 6 posts

This might finally help me unlock my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI's key code.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 124 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1400 TDI. Giving it a go myself.

August 24, 2024 Reply

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