[Answered] How do I tell if my ARO 10 Series uses a transponder?

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Wizardoz
Member since December 2021 • 115 posts

Need my ARO 10 Series's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1674 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the ARO 10 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Electriceel
Member • 130 posts

I have a 2011 ARO 10 Series, will this method work for that year?

February 12, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 133 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my ARO 10 Series too.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 27 posts

Key code problems with my ARO 10 Series as well. Subscribed!

February 14, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 72 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my ARO 10 Series.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 10 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out ARO 10 Series.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 138 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my ARO 10 Series.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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