[Success] Dealer wants proof for Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan key code - why?

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Javajunkie
Member since March 2022 • 16 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan for key programming?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Flyingmonk
Member • 130 posts

Anyone try this on a Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan with push-button start?

August 20, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 70 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 76 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan?

August 22, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 98 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Citroen C8 Airplay Minivan. Giving it a go myself.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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