[Update] Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Frostbyte
Member since November 2022 • 44 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12 for key programming?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1110 posts

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

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Vectorprime
Member • 79 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 110 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 16 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Volkswagen Touareg 60 W12. Trying this instead.

March 31, 2025 Reply

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