[Issue Closed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Keeway Matrix 50?

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Turboboost
Member since June 2022 • 67 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Keeway Matrix 50?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Keeway Matrix 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Digitalx
Member • 113 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Keeway Matrix 50. Trying this now.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 12 posts

My Keeway Matrix 50 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 17 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Keeway Matrix 50.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 124 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Keeway Matrix 50. Thanks!

August 16, 2024 Reply

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