[It Worked!] My VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Zerogravity
Member since April 2022 • 12 posts

How to get my VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 17, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Javajunkie
Member • 38 posts

Does this method work for the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI models from 2010 onward?

May 18, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 83 posts

Trying to figure this out for my VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI too!

May 19, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 131 posts

I really hope this trick works on my VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 21 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI key code too.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 20 posts

My VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 63 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2000 16V TDI before?

May 23, 2025 Reply

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