[Resolved] Replacing immobilizer module on VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8V - need to reprogram?

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Laserfocus
Member since October 2022 • 111 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8V

Posted on January 25, 2025
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Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Voodoochild
Member • 23 posts

I think my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8V has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 32 posts

Worked on my cousin’s VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8V—might work for mine too.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 99 posts

Will this work for older VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8Vs? Mine's a 2009.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 92 posts

Was about to tow my VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1600 8V. Let me try this first.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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