[Success] Locked out of diagnostics - California Scooter RX4 asks for access code

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Uncleben
Member since October 2022 • 24 posts

How to get my California Scooter RX4's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1425 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the California Scooter RX4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Electricslide
Member • 137 posts

My California Scooter RX4 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 45 posts

Still can’t find the code for my California Scooter RX4. This might do it.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 33 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my California Scooter RX4, hope this helps.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 57 posts

Does this method work for the California Scooter RX4 models from 2010 onward?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 29 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my California Scooter RX4.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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