[Method] Anyone recover their APC Wild Card 240 RDS ignition code successfully?

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Goldenret
Member since November 2021 • 141 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my APC Wild Card 240 RDS?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the APC Wild Card 240 RDS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Vortexx
Member • 23 posts

My APC Wild Card 240 RDS just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 145 posts

Why is finding a key code on a APC Wild Card 240 RDS this hard?!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 146 posts

Appreciate any advice—my APC Wild Card 240 RDS won’t recognize the key.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 51 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my APC Wild Card 240 RDS key issue.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 39 posts

Was about to tow my APC Wild Card 240 RDS. Let me try this first.

March 22, 2025 Reply

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