[Status: Resolved] Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback owner.

My Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Finally, something that might help with my Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback's key code issue!

I’ve got a 2012 Volkswagen Polo Comfortline Hatchback, would this method still work?

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