[Confirmed Fix] Got replacement ECU for Lifan Solano, now code doesn’t match

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Emeraldcity
Member since December 2022 • 58 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Lifan Solano - where's the key code?

Posted on August 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1452 posts

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

Posted on August 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 103 posts

I have the same Lifan Solano and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 32 posts

Saved me from towing my Lifan Solano. Thanks!

August 10, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 148 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Lifan Solano.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 144 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lifan Solano.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 117 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lifan Solano.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 35 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Lifan Solano.

August 14, 2024 Reply

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