[Fixed] Key programming failed on my Generic Trigger Competition - need code

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Quantumx
Member since May 2023 • 23 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Generic Trigger Competition key fob?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1496 posts

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

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluemoon
Member • 111 posts

Been stuck with my Generic Trigger Competition for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 83 posts

My Generic Trigger Competition won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 89 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Generic Trigger Competition. Huge thanks!

December 06, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 116 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Generic Trigger Competition key issues!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 73 posts

My Generic Trigger Competition might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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