[It Worked!] How do I obtain the key code to program a Linhai MainStr 260 key fob?

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Darkknight
Member since September 2022 • 18 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Linhai MainStr 260?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1700 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Linhai MainStr 260. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 25 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Linhai MainStr 260.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 113 posts

Been here before with my Linhai MainStr 260. Let’s see if this one works.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 8 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Linhai MainStr 260.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 84 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Linhai MainStr 260's mystery code.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 11 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Linhai MainStr 260.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 51 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Linhai MainStr 260. This might do it.

January 30, 2025 Reply

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