[Status: Resolved] Need my 2005 Panoz Esperante's key code to program a new transponder key

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Misterx
Member since December 2022 • 126 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2005 Panoz Esperante?

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 2005 Panoz Esperante. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Quickdraw
Member • 20 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2005 Panoz Esperante!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 127 posts

Trying this on my 2005 Panoz Esperante later. Will report back.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 36 posts

Saved me from towing my 2005 Panoz Esperante. Thanks!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 43 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2005 Panoz Esperante.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 7 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2005 Panoz Esperante.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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