[Status: Resolved] International 9800i won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Charlie
Member since September 2021 • 27 posts

Need my International 9800i's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the International 9800i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Voodooman
Member • 58 posts

Does this method work for the International 9800i models from 2010 onward?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 129 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 International 9800i?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 103 posts

Does this method work for the International 9800i models from 2010 onward?

April 20, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 56 posts

I really hope this trick works on my International 9800i.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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