[Status: Resolved] Options when VIN is unreadable for 1994 International 4900 key code

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Icecold
Member since March 2022 • 79 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1994 International 4900 key fob?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 820 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 International 4900. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Neonlights
Member • 17 posts

Will this work for older 1994 International 4900s? Mine's a 2009.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 126 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1994 International 4900.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 128 posts

Worked for someone with a 1994 International 4900? Need to hear it!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 63 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1994 International 4900.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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