[Status: Resolved] My Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Greenlantern
Member since November 2022 • 75 posts

Looking for my Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 30, 2024
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Posted on October 01, 2024

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Deltaforce
Member • 116 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback. This is a lifesaver.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 21 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback's key code issue!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 148 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 56 posts

Using this on my Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback now. Hope it works.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 86 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Aston Martin Cygnet Hatchback owner.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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