[Solution] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my Caballero 500 Rally

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Alphawolf
Member since March 2023 • 19 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Caballero 500 Rally?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1769 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Caballero 500 Rally. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Silverfox
Member • 150 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Caballero 500 Rally for days.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 125 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Caballero 500 Rally. Huge thanks!

September 02, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 132 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Caballero 500 Rally.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 96 posts

My Caballero 500 Rally won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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