[Free Solution] My EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Cyberghost
Member since May 2023 • 91 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkangel
Member • 143 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 105 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 24 posts

Trying this out on my EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z today—hoping it works.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 61 posts

I’ve been locked out of my EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z all week. Hope this helps.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 113 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the EZGO EXPRESS S48 e z?

October 30, 2024 Reply

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