[Method] Programming new key for 2021 2023 - don’t know code

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Rogueone
Member since August 2021 • 75 posts

Need my 2021 2023's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1273 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 2023. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (3)

Vortexx
Member • 141 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2021 2023, thanks for posting!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 122 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 2023?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 5 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2021 2023!

May 02, 2025 Reply

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