[It Worked!] Help needed - Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV not recognizing replacement key

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Where's the key code located on a Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV for key programming?

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I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV, will this method work for that year?

Any updates on getting the key code for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV?

Trying this on my Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV later. Will report back.

Trying this on my Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV later. Will report back.

My Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUVs?

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