[Answered] Bought used E max 140L - transponder code missing

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Xenomorph
Member since May 2023 • 50 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my E max 140L?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the E max 140L. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Irongiant
Member • 44 posts

Appreciate any advice—my E max 140L won’t recognize the key.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 46 posts

Using this on my E max 140L now. Hope it works.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 148 posts

I think my E max 140L has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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