[Status: Resolved] Need the key code to program a new key for my Black Douglas Sport Sapphire - help?

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Yellowsub
Member since October 2022 • 140 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Black Douglas Sport Sapphire?

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1970 posts

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

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 71 posts

My Black Douglas Sport Sapphire's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 65 posts

I have a 2011 Black Douglas Sport Sapphire, will this method work for that year?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 28 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Black Douglas Sport Sapphire this weekend.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 131 posts

I need this so bad for my Black Douglas Sport Sapphire. Subscribed!

March 23, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 38 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Black Douglas Sport Sapphire?

March 24, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 78 posts

Following this for my Black Douglas Sport Sapphire. Please update if it works!

March 25, 2025 Reply

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