[Solved] Lost transponder code for my Volkswagen Tiguan Limited - any ideas?

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Jazzcat
Member since December 2022 • 91 posts

Where's the key code located on a Volkswagen Tiguan Limited for key programming?

Posted on May 11, 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 Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Captainkirk
Member • 120 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?

May 12, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 17 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Volkswagen Tiguan Limited.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 10 posts

This just might solve my Volkswagen Tiguan Limited's ignition issue.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
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I really hope this trick works on my Volkswagen Tiguan Limited.

May 15, 2025 Reply

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