[Completed] Proof of ownership for APC Double Down key code

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Shadowfax
Member since August 2022 • 14 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program APC Double Down keys?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 629 posts

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

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Whiteknight
Member • 69 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my APC Double Down. Trying this instead.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 12 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out APC Double Down.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 90 posts

Got a dead key fob for my APC Double Down. Need the code badly.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 103 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my APC Double Down as well.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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