[Update] Anyone know how to get the key code for a Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback?

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Flyingdutch
Member since December 2021 • 119 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback keys?

Posted on November 30, 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 Sportline Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmokid
Member • 127 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback before?

December 01, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 129 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback for days.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 95 posts

My Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 87 posts

My Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 122 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback, following this thread.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 104 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Volkswagen Polo Sportline Hatchback.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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