[Update] MZ 1000 SF remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Hotwheels
Member since August 2023 • 96 posts

Need my MZ 1000 SF's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1429 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MZ 1000 SF. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildcard
Member • 102 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my MZ 1000 SF. Thanks!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 15 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my MZ 1000 SF key code too.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 106 posts

This might finally help me unlock my MZ 1000 SF's key code.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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