[Status: Resolved] Mikilon M96 250S 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Hotrod
Member since October 2021 • 102 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Mikilon M96 250S?

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mikilon M96 250S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Ultrasonic
Member • 148 posts

My Mikilon M96 250S might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 21 posts

I tried this with my Mikilon M96 250S but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 07, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 144 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Mikilon M96 250S. Giving it a go myself.

May 08, 2025 Reply

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