[Recommended Fix] Key cut but not programmed - Confederate F 117 Fighter stuck

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Alphaomega
Member since October 2022 • 78 posts

How can I access my Confederate F 117 Fighter's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 649 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Confederate F 117 Fighter. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbull
Member • 111 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Confederate F 117 Fighter.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 102 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Confederate F 117 Fighter.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 113 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Confederate F 117 Fighter.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 122 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Confederate F 117 Fighter—might work for mine too.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 51 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Confederate F 117 Fighter for days.

May 14, 2025 Reply

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