[Archived] How to get the key code to program keys for my Volkswagen T4?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Volkswagen T4 - help?

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Key code problems with my Volkswagen T4 as well. Subscribed!

My Volkswagen T4's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Been here before with my Volkswagen T4. Let’s see if this one works.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Volkswagen T4.

Desperate to get my Volkswagen T4 running again. Trying this tonight.

Desperate to get my Volkswagen T4 running again. Trying this tonight.

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