[Update] Key code retrieval options for Macbor XC 512 R 6V

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Zombieslayer
Member since June 2023 • 86 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Macbor XC 512 R 6V?

Posted on December 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1889 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Macbor XC 512 R 6V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 9 posts

My Macbor XC 512 R 6V refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 68 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Macbor XC 512 R 6V.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 105 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Macbor XC 512 R 6V's key code.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 84 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Macbor XC 512 R 6V this hard?!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 67 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Macbor XC 512 R 6V's key code.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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