[Method] Does the 20172021 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Titanium
Member since February 2022 • 37 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 20172021 keys?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1754 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 20172021. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowfin
Member • 7 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 20172021. Trying this now.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 128 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 20172021.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 47 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 20172021 key code too.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 66 posts

Desperate to get my 20172021 running again. Trying this tonight.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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