[Success] Dealer wants $$$ for GAS GAS EC 250 code - any other options?

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Laserbeam
Member since September 2022 • 73 posts

How can I find my GAS GAS EC 250's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1970 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the GAS GAS EC 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluescreen
Member • 141 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 GAS GAS EC 250.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 25 posts

Been stuck with my GAS GAS EC 250 for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 64 posts

I’m in the same boat with my GAS GAS EC 250. This looks promising.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 133 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my GAS GAS EC 250.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 40 posts

Been here before with my GAS GAS EC 250. Let’s see if this one works.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 71 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a GAS GAS EC 250.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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