[Fixed] Help needed - AMC M422 Mighty Mite not recognizing replacement key

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Goldengate
Member since October 2021 • 72 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my AMC M422 Mighty Mite to program a key?

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1729 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the AMC M422 Mighty Mite. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Gizmoguy
Member • 88 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my AMC M422 Mighty Mite.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 127 posts

Saved me from towing my AMC M422 Mighty Mite. Thanks!

November 16, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 94 posts

Really need the key code for my AMC M422 Mighty Mite, thanks for sharing!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 141 posts

Just what I needed! My AMC M422 Mighty Mite has been acting up lately.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 46 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my AMC M422 Mighty Mite!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 116 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a AMC M422 Mighty Mite before?

November 20, 2024 Reply

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