[Completed] Dealer charging $150 for Arctic Cat 400 key code - alternatives?

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Lonewolf
Member since March 2022 • 126 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Arctic Cat 400 key fob?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 985 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Arctic Cat 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Diana
Member • 22 posts

Desperate to get my Arctic Cat 400 running again. Trying this tonight.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 25 posts

My Arctic Cat 400 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 27 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Arctic Cat 400.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 109 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Arctic Cat 400, thanks for posting!

February 22, 2025 Reply

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