[Recommended Fix] 2018 Award Winner refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Steelwolf
Member since February 2022 • 25 posts

How can I obtain my 2018 Award Winner's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1645 posts

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

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (4)

Redbull
Member • 56 posts

Was about to tow my 2018 Award Winner. Let me try this first.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 20 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2018 Award Winner's mystery code.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 85 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2018 Award Winner before?

October 11, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 146 posts

My 2018 Award Winner is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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