[Confirmed Fix] Need to reset my Douglas Mark III immobilizer system

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Flashgordon
Member since January 2023 • 10 posts

Looking for my Douglas Mark III's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 946 posts

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

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Fastlane
Member • 31 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Douglas Mark III owner.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 7 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Douglas Mark III.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 75 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Douglas Mark III.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 61 posts

Using this on my Douglas Mark III now. Hope it works.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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