[It Worked!] Fob reprogram failed on 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista - need key code

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Zombieking
Member since December 2021 • 50 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 133 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista as well.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 64 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista's key code.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 89 posts

Using this on my 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista now. Hope it works.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 38 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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