[Status: Resolved] Lost transponder code for my Avinton Collector Race - any ideas?

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Digitalnomad
Member since June 2022 • 80 posts

Looking for my Avinton Collector Race's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 629 posts

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

Posted on November 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Rustyshack
Member • 119 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Avinton Collector Race as well.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 56 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Avinton Collector Race's key code.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 136 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Avinton Collector Race!

November 26, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 91 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Avinton Collector Race.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 116 posts

Will this work if the Avinton Collector Race has an aftermarket alarm?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 94 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Avinton Collector Race for days.

November 29, 2024 Reply

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