[Fixed] Trying to get ignition working again on my Dongfeng Badly

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Ghostrider
Member since February 2022 • 86 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Dongfeng Badly

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1075 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dongfeng Badly. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Misterx
Member • 136 posts

Just what I needed! My Dongfeng Badly has been acting up lately.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 133 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Dongfeng Badly as well.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 147 posts

Just what I needed! My Dongfeng Badly has been acting up lately.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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