[Working] Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Cleveland Ace 400?

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Captainkirk
Member since October 2022 • 74 posts

Need my Cleveland Ace 400's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 971 posts

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

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodoochild
Member • 43 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Cleveland Ace 400.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 99 posts

Was about to give up on my Cleveland Ace 400, but this gives me hope.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 7 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Cleveland Ace 400.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 71 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Cleveland Ace 400.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 137 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Cleveland Ace 400 owner.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 84 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Cleveland Ace 400 key issue.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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