[Success] Looking for my 2018 2020's factory key code to program a key

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Vortex22
Member since October 2021 • 133 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2018 2020?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 587 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 2020. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Quicksilver
Member • 67 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2018 2020 won’t recognize the key.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 11 posts

My 2018 2020 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 59 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 2020.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 140 posts

My 2018 2020 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 130 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2018 2020. Need the code badly.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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