[Issue Closed] Does the 2018 2019 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Timelord
Member since July 2023 • 73 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2018 2019?

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerinst
Member • 82 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2018 2019 won’t recognize the key.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 105 posts

Same problem on my 2018 2019. Watching for any working solutions.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 90 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2018 2019.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 53 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 2019.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 86 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2018 2019's key code.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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