[Free Solution] Trying to program a new key for Volkswagen Scirocco 16v - code required?

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Ultrasonic
Member since March 2023 • 144 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Volkswagen Scirocco 16v?

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Laserfocus
Member • 58 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Volkswagen Scirocco 16v. Trying this now.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 16 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Volkswagen Scirocco 16v's key code.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 36 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Volkswagen Scirocco 16v?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 125 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Volkswagen Scirocco 16v.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 119 posts

I think my Volkswagen Scirocco 16v has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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