[Status: Resolved] Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Eagleeye
Member since March 2022 • 74 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400

Posted on October 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1547 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 10 posts

If this works for my Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400, I owe you big time.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 50 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 36 posts

Trying this on my Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 later. Will report back.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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