[It Worked!] Just swapped cluster on my CMX 500 Rebel - need new PIN?

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Zombieslayer
Member since February 2022 • 125 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my CMX 500 Rebel?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 707 posts

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

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Voodooman
Member • 130 posts

Same problem on my CMX 500 Rebel. Watching for any working solutions.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 57 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my CMX 500 Rebel key code too.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 109 posts

My CMX 500 Rebel has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 28, 2025 Reply

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