[Answered] Dealer wants $200 for KEEWAY F ACT PIN - other options?

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Outlawstar
Member since September 2022 • 60 posts

Where do I get the key code for my KEEWAY F ACT to make a spare key?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KEEWAY F ACT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Charlie
Member • 72 posts

Same issue here with my KEEWAY F ACT, let me know if it works.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 17 posts

This thread might save my KEEWAY F ACT. Thanks everyone!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 106 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my KEEWAY F ACT this weekend.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 20 posts

Appreciate any advice—my KEEWAY F ACT won’t recognize the key.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 16 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my KEEWAY F ACT too.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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