[Confirmed] Need key code after ECU replacement in JK Motors 300SL

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Younggun
Member since January 2023 • 130 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my JK Motors 300SL?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the JK Motors 300SL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Omegadog
Member • 94 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my JK Motors 300SL's key code.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 148 posts

Why is finding a key code on a JK Motors 300SL this hard?!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 25 posts

Following along—same issue with my JK Motors 300SL.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 75 posts

Same issue here with my JK Motors 300SL, let me know if it works.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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