[Status: Resolved] Need help fast - 2011 _ 7 units immobilizer blocking start

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Alphadog
Member since December 2021 • 144 posts

Looking for my 2011 _ 7 units's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 611 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 _ 7 units. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Youngturk
Member • 13 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2011 _ 7 units's key code.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 17 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2011 _ 7 units. Huge thanks!

February 13, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 110 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 _ 7 units for a while.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 93 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2011 _ 7 units, thanks for posting!

February 15, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 48 posts

Been stuck with my 2011 _ 7 units for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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