[Closed] My Mash Family Side 400 key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Xfactor
Member since March 2023 • 40 posts

How can I access my Mash Family Side 400's key code to program new keys?

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Vortex22
Member • 22 posts

Desperate to get my Mash Family Side 400 running again. Trying this tonight.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 57 posts

I think my Mash Family Side 400 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 120 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Mash Family Side 400.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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