[Completed] Dealer wants $$$ for Confederate Hellcat F131 code - any other options?

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Electriceel
Member since February 2023 • 40 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Confederate Hellcat F131 to make a spare key?

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1863 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Confederate Hellcat F131. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Rustynail
Member • 48 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Confederate Hellcat F131's key code issue!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 85 posts

Will this work for older Confederate Hellcat F131s? Mine's a 2009.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 28 posts

Just what I needed! My Confederate Hellcat F131 has been acting up lately.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 15 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Confederate Hellcat F131 key code too.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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