[Status: Resolved] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Northern Lite motorhome

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Charlie
Member since December 2022 • 10 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Northern Lite motorhome

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1883 posts

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

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 79 posts

Key code problems with my Northern Lite motorhome as well. Subscribed!

August 04, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 39 posts

Same issue here with my Northern Lite motorhome, let me know if it works.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 56 posts

Using this on my Northern Lite motorhome now. Hope it works.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 123 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Northern Lite motorhome key code too.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 103 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Northern Lite motorhome.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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