[Confirmed Fix] KSR Vionis Electric won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Diana
Member since May 2022 • 98 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my KSR Vionis Electric

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 648 posts

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

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Urbanlegend
Member • 93 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 KSR Vionis Electric?

October 01, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 108 posts

Got a dead key fob for my KSR Vionis Electric. Need the code badly.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 99 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my KSR Vionis Electric. Trying this now.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 44 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my KSR Vionis Electric.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 63 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out KSR Vionis Electric.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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