[Completed] Dealer refusing key code for my Dacia Lodgy - options?

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Frostbyte
Member since May 2023 • 35 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Dacia Lodgy keys?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dacia Lodgy. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Bluemoon
Member • 110 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Dacia Lodgy this hard?!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 28 posts

My Dacia Lodgy won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 64 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Dacia Lodgy. Need the code badly.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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