[Archived] VIN to key code service for 2017 2020 - legit?

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Echolima
Member since July 2022 • 73 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2017 2020?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1903 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 2020. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Ironman
Member • 77 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 2020?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 110 posts

Same issue here with my 2017 2020, let me know if it works.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 109 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2017 2020 key issue.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 115 posts

This just might solve my 2017 2020's ignition issue.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 57 posts

Desperate to get my 2017 2020 running again. Trying this tonight.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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