[Update] Help! I need the key code for my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer

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Laserfocus
Member since October 2021 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Unicorn
Member • 120 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer too!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 125 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer as well.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 45 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer key issue.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 42 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 52 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer. This might do it.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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