[Free Fix] VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Firestarter
Member since May 2023 • 54 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO?

Posted on March 01, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 80 posts

I think my VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 72 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO!

March 03, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 20 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 25 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 13 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 147 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN 1800 20V TURBO.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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