[Issue Closed] Aftermarket solutions when Dafier DFE 125 IV key code lost

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Digitalnomad
Member since January 2022 • 123 posts

Need my Dafier DFE 125 IV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dafier DFE 125 IV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Knightrider
Member • 58 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Dafier DFE 125 IV.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 134 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Dafier DFE 125 IV.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 32 posts

Following along—same issue with my Dafier DFE 125 IV.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 50 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Dafier DFE 125 IV. Giving it a go myself.

June 01, 2025 Reply

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