[Fixed] Does the Daewoo Kalos transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Voodooman
Member since October 2021 • 76 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Daewoo Kalos?

Posted on October 07, 2024
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Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 87 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Daewoo Kalos. Giving it a go myself.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 50 posts

Saved me from towing my Daewoo Kalos. Thanks!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 92 posts

My Daewoo Kalos might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 142 posts

Trying this out on my Daewoo Kalos today—hoping it works.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 12 posts

My Daewoo Kalos has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 12, 2024 Reply

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