Key reprogrammed

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
247,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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MARKII THENAE MONTES
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my car was recently stolen when I got it back I found the key was reprogrammed saloon. how do I fix the problem? Because now I can't use my car.
May 5, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The only way to get this problem fixed is to have your vehicle's ignition keys programmed to your vehicle's Power-train Control Module (PCM) at either the dealership or by a locksmith.

Thanks,
Alex
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May 5, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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