[Solved] Dacia Sandero Stepway won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Electriceel
Member since July 2022 • 60 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Dacia Sandero Stepway?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dacia Sandero Stepway. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Netsurfer
Member • 105 posts

If this works for my Dacia Sandero Stepway, I owe you big time.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 18 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Dacia Sandero Stepway, following this thread.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 124 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Dacia Sandero Stepway. Giving it a go myself.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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