[Archived] Can't program new key without code for Generic Vertigo 50

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Youngturk
Member since September 2022 • 64 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Generic Vertigo 50

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 989 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Generic Vertigo 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostydog
Member • 69 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Generic Vertigo 50's mystery code.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 60 posts

My Generic Vertigo 50 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 03, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 73 posts

Just tried this on my Generic Vertigo 50—anyone else have success?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 128 posts

Been stuck with my Generic Vertigo 50 for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 50 posts

My Generic Vertigo 50 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 116 posts

My Generic Vertigo 50 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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