[It Worked!] Where's the key code stored in my Matchless G 12 for key programming?

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Zombiehunt
Member since August 2022 • 91 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Matchless G 12?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1564 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Matchless G 12. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 6 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Matchless G 12.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 65 posts

Was about to give up on my Matchless G 12, but this gives me hope.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 127 posts

Same problem on my Matchless G 12. Watching for any working solutions.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 5 posts

I think my Matchless G 12 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 41 posts

This thread might save my Matchless G 12. Thanks everyone!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 98 posts

Trying this out on my Matchless G 12 today—hoping it works.

October 04, 2024 Reply

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