[Status: Resolved] My Mahindra Centuro Rockstar is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Frostymug
Member since March 2022 • 129 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Mahindra Centuro Rockstar?

Posted on March 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mahindra Centuro Rockstar. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Orangesoda
Member • 106 posts

Same issue here with my Mahindra Centuro Rockstar, let me know if it works.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 130 posts

My Mahindra Centuro Rockstar just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 139 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mahindra Centuro Rockstar this hard?!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 49 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mahindra Centuro Rockstar. Trying this instead.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 59 posts

Anyone try this on a Mahindra Centuro Rockstar with push-button start?

April 01, 2025 Reply

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