[Archived] Dafra Maxsym 400i turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Hyperlink
Member since February 2022 • 38 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Dafra Maxsym 400i for key programming?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dafra Maxsym 400i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Byteme
Member • 37 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Dafra Maxsym 400i.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 62 posts

Same issue here with my Dafra Maxsym 400i, let me know if it works.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 108 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Dafra Maxsym 400i.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 89 posts

My Dafra Maxsym 400i's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 88 posts

I need this so bad for my Dafra Maxsym 400i. Subscribed!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 40 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Dafra Maxsym 400i. Huge thanks!

January 13, 2025 Reply

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