[Status: Resolved] Online communities sharing Dongfeng Palawan key codes

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Easymoney
Member since August 2021 • 60 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Dongfeng Palawan key?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 757 posts

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

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Jedimaster
Member • 103 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Dongfeng Palawan owner.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 145 posts

Does this method work for the Dongfeng Palawan models from 2010 onward?

December 16, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 82 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Dongfeng Palawan.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 45 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Dongfeng Palawan. Trying this instead.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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