[Free Fix] Need to clone a key for VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI - but no code

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Vectorprime
Member since March 2022 • 75 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Blackwidow
Member • 49 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI?

December 24, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 123 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 89 posts

Why is finding a key code on a VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI this hard?!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 78 posts

Same issue here with my VOLKSWAGEN T5 1900 8V TDI, let me know if it works.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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