[Closed] Dealer wants proof for Volkswagen Touareg 7L key code - why?

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Need my Volkswagen Touareg 7L's key code to program a new transponder key

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My Volkswagen Touareg 7L just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

Got a dead key fob for my Volkswagen Touareg 7L. Need the code badly.

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