[Confirmed Fix] Headbanger Gypsy Soul won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Jazzhands
Member since October 2022 • 140 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Headbanger Gypsy Soul - help?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Headbanger Gypsy Soul. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Cyberghost
Member • 13 posts

Same problem on my Headbanger Gypsy Soul. Watching for any working solutions.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 48 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Headbanger Gypsy Soul, would this method still work?

May 10, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 10 posts

Was about to tow my Headbanger Gypsy Soul. Let me try this first.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 62 posts

My Headbanger Gypsy Soul just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 56 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Headbanger Gypsy Soul.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 97 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Headbanger Gypsy Soul.

May 14, 2025 Reply

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