[Solved] My James Colonel 225 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Cyberninja
Member since November 2022 • 139 posts

How to get my James Colonel 225's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the James Colonel 225. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (3)

Zombieslayer
Member • 91 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my James Colonel 225's key code.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 102 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 James Colonel 225.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 60 posts

Saved me from towing my James Colonel 225. Thanks!

April 01, 2025 Reply

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