[Fixed] Replacing remote for American Bantam Bantam BRC 40 - need access code?

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Highvoltage
Member since November 2021 • 106 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the American Bantam Bantam BRC 40. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 133 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40 for a while.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 134 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 16 posts

Was about to tow my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40. Let me try this first.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 145 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

March 09, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 66 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

March 10, 2025 Reply

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