[Resolved] MG ZT 2000 CDTi won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Ghostrider
Member since April 2023 • 111 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my MG ZT 2000 CDTi

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1573 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MG ZT 2000 CDTi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 119 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my MG ZT 2000 CDTi for a while.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 21 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out MG ZT 2000 CDTi.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 118 posts

Still can’t find the code for my MG ZT 2000 CDTi. This might do it.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 143 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my MG ZT 2000 CDTi key code too.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 66 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my MG ZT 2000 CDTi.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 6 posts

My MG ZT 2000 CDTi is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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