[Solution] Got blank key for Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD from eBay - no code

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Timelord
Member since July 2022 • 30 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD key?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 720 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Vortex22
Member • 36 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 85 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD owner.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 54 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD as well.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 51 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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