[Free Fix] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Lightweight EType Continuation

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Whiteknight
Member since May 2023 • 93 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Lightweight EType Continuation

Posted on May 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1247 posts

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

Posted on May 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Aceventura
Member • 82 posts

Been here before with my Lightweight EType Continuation. Let’s see if this one works.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 34 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lightweight EType Continuation as well.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 92 posts

Same problem on my Lightweight EType Continuation. Watching for any working solutions.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 91 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lightweight EType Continuation this weekend.

May 28, 2025 Reply

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