[Archived] Does a 2010 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended have a key code or just a PIN?

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Flyingmonk
Member since January 2023 • 123 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended - help?

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

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Zerogravity
Member • 35 posts

Following this for my 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended. Please update if it works!

September 26, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 84 posts

My 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 42 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended—might work for mine too.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 59 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2008 Isuzu i 290 Extended owner.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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