[Update] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Generic Trigger X?

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Ghostrider
Member since June 2023 • 116 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Generic Trigger X to program a key?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1542 posts

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

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Voodooman
Member • 147 posts

Trying this on my Generic Trigger X later. Will report back.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 32 posts

Was about to give up on my Generic Trigger X, but this gives me hope.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 126 posts

My Generic Trigger X won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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