[Solution] Trusted locksmith for Jotagas 280 key code?

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Oldschool
Member since June 2022 • 54 posts

Looking for my Jotagas 280's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1632 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Jotagas 280. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkangel
Member • 30 posts

Was about to give up on my Jotagas 280, but this gives me hope.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 45 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Jotagas 280 too.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 142 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Jotagas 280, hope someone can help.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 61 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Jotagas 280.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 107 posts

Was about to give up on my Jotagas 280, but this gives me hope.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 54 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Jotagas 280, hope someone can help.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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