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

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Gizmoguy
Member since March 2023 • 142 posts

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

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1738 posts

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

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Icemann
Member • 134 posts

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

December 03, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 8 posts

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

December 04, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 86 posts

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

December 05, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 12 posts

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

December 06, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 37 posts

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

December 07, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 78 posts

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

December 08, 2024 Reply

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