[Issue Closed] Trying to revive old Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird - no key code available

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Timemachine
Member since February 2023 • 92 posts

Need my Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Captaincrunch
Member • 143 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird, would this method still work?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 116 posts

My Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 128 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 31 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Elstar Shineray WB400 War Bird all week. Hope this helps.

February 04, 2025 Reply

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