[Closed] My Mahindra Centuro won’t start - key code lost

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Zetajones
Member since January 2023 • 25 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Mahindra Centuro key fob?

Posted on November 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenoking
Member • 98 posts

I have the same Mahindra Centuro and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 51 posts

Was about to tow my Mahindra Centuro. Let me try this first.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 113 posts

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

November 12, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 65 posts

I think my Mahindra Centuro has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 13, 2024 Reply

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