[Method] My Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Pixelpusher
Member since December 2021 • 80 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium

Posted on September 25, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenonflash
Member • 54 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 13 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 132 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Millenium too.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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