[Confirmed Fix] Will insurance cover key code cost for midsize luxury crossover?

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Kungfupanda
Member since August 2022 • 31 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my midsize luxury crossover?

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 763 posts

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

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenonflash
Member • 44 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my midsize luxury crossover as well.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 75 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my midsize luxury crossover.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 138 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my midsize luxury crossover for days.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 7 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my midsize luxury crossover.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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