[Solution] Herald Phantom 250 remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Papasmurf
Member since May 2022 • 13 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Herald Phantom 250?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1498 posts

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

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 147 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Herald Phantom 250's key code issue!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 92 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Herald Phantom 250.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 115 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Herald Phantom 250?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 140 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Herald Phantom 250. Giving it a go myself.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 115 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Herald Phantom 250 key issues!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 33 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Herald Phantom 250.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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