[Issue Closed] How to retrieve the key programming code for CX Automotive Cxestate?

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Hotshot
Member since October 2021 • 14 posts

How can I find my CX Automotive Cxestate's key code to program a new key?

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the CX Automotive Cxestate. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Gamemaster
Member • 72 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer CX Automotive Cxestate.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 11 posts

Still can’t find the code for my CX Automotive Cxestate. This might do it.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 102 posts

My CX Automotive Cxestate won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 58 posts

This might finally help me unlock my CX Automotive Cxestate's key code.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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