[Issue Closed] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my Orion APL50QL

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Wildthing
Member since June 2022 • 131 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Orion APL50QL?

Posted on May 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Orion APL50QL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Superfly
Member • 53 posts

This thread might save my Orion APL50QL. Thanks everyone!

May 25, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 7 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Orion APL50QL.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 106 posts

My Orion APL50QL is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 106 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Orion APL50QL. This is a lifesaver.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 12 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Orion APL50QL. Huge thanks!

May 29, 2025 Reply

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