[Answered] Code problem on 1967 Austin Healey 3000 - can’t drive it

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Metalhead
Member since July 2023 • 84 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1967 Austin Healey 3000 keys?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1967 Austin Healey 3000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Happycamper
Member • 72 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1967 Austin Healey 3000.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 20 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1967 Austin Healey 3000.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 135 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1967 Austin Healey 3000.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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