[Free Tool] Base 50 stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Deltaforce
Member since September 2021 • 147 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Base 50 for key programming?

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1112 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Base 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 98 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Base 50. This might do it.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 88 posts

Key code problems with my Base 50 as well. Subscribed!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 15 posts

Does this method work for the Base 50 models from 2010 onward?

November 10, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 114 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Base 50.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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