[Working] Replacing immobilizer module on Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R - need to reprogram?

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Kingkong
Member since April 2023 • 86 posts

Need my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1301 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Timelord
Member • 138 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R too!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 118 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 109 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R before?

October 03, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 14 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 30 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R too!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 13 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 R.

October 06, 2024 Reply

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