[Answered] Matchless G80 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Goldenret
Member since February 2023 • 114 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Matchless G80 keys?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1232 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Matchless G80. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Irongiant
Member • 137 posts

My Matchless G80 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 43 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Matchless G80. Huge thanks!

January 03, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 21 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Matchless G80, would this method still work?

January 04, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 40 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Matchless G80.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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