[Verified] Dealer being difficult about 1998 Panoz AIV key code

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Quicksilver
Member since December 2022 • 143 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1998 Panoz AIV for key programming?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Panoz AIV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotrod
Member • 108 posts

Trying this on my 1998 Panoz AIV later. Will report back.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 109 posts

Just tried this on my 1998 Panoz AIV—anyone else have success?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 7 posts

Following this for my 1998 Panoz AIV. Please update if it works!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 35 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1998 Panoz AIV.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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