[Status: Resolved] Getting key code for 1997 Panoz AIV with chip key

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Darkhorse
Member since September 2021 • 38 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1997 Panoz AIV?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 594 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Panoz AIV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 43 posts

My 1997 Panoz AIV needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 133 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Panoz AIV!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 149 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Panoz AIV—anyone else have success?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 132 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Panoz AIVs?

February 06, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 143 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1997 Panoz AIV.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 103 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 Panoz AIV before?

February 08, 2025 Reply

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