[Working] Key code problem with my Dafier DFE 250 A, need help

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Javajunkie
Member since February 2022 • 57 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Dafier DFE 250 A

Posted on January 04, 2025
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Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Firestarter
Member • 44 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Dafier DFE 250 A won’t recognize the key.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 120 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Dafier DFE 250 A.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 102 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Dafier DFE 250 A?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 48 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Dafier DFE 250 A. Trying this instead.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 80 posts

Will this work if the Dafier DFE 250 A has an aftermarket alarm?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 40 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Dafier DFE 250 A.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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