[Update] How dealers get key codes for Mack Metro Liner

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Xenowarrior
Member since August 2022 • 15 posts

Need my Mack Metro Liner's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1770 posts

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

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Betamax
Member • 105 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Mack Metro Liner!

January 09, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 9 posts

My Mack Metro Liner just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 78 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Mack Metro Liner as well.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 75 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Mack Metro Liner.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 94 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Mack Metro Liner's mystery code.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 106 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Mack Metro Liner's key code.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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