[Answered] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Access Shade 200

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Purplerain
Member since May 2022 • 119 posts

How can I access my Access Shade 200's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Access Shade 200. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Zerocool
Member • 76 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Access Shade 200, following this thread.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 47 posts

Desperate to get my Access Shade 200 running again. Trying this tonight.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 103 posts

My Access Shade 200 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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