[Issue Closed] Need key code to program spare for International TerraStar

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Omegared
Member since June 2022 • 10 posts

How to find the factory key code to program International TerraStar keys?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1756 posts

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

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphadog
Member • 129 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my International TerraStar for days.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 103 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 International TerraStar?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 114 posts

Was about to give up on my International TerraStar, but this gives me hope.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 133 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start International TerraStars?

May 07, 2025 Reply

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