[Archived] Trying to start my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion but it says 'immobilized'

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Goldeneye
Member since December 2021 • 54 posts

How to get my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Cyberghost
Member • 117 posts

Just what I needed! My Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion has been acting up lately.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 52 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion as well.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 144 posts

Just what I needed! My Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion has been acting up lately.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 87 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 90 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 54 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion won’t recognize the key.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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