[Answered] Stuck at home with my Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Electriceel
Member since September 2021 • 92 posts

Looking for my Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Orangesoda
Member • 81 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 130 posts

My Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 27 posts

Been here before with my Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback. Let’s see if this one works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 133 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback as well.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 150 posts

I tried this with my Volkswagen UP Move up Hatchback but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 10, 2024 Reply

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