[It Worked!] Kenworth T880 started once, now asks for PIN - help?

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Silverbullet
Member since June 2023 • 68 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Kenworth T880 to make a spare key?

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kenworth T880. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Pandaking
Member • 118 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Kenworth T880 key code too.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 149 posts

Saved me from towing my Kenworth T880. Thanks!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 30 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Kenworth T880 too!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 12 posts

Been stuck with my Kenworth T880 for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 14 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kenworth T880 before?

September 19, 2024 Reply

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