[Free Solution] Trying to flash ECU on OSSA Explorer, code mismatch error

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Rogueone
Member since April 2022 • 65 posts

How can I retrieve my OSSA Explorer's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1691 posts

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

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 74 posts

Been stuck with my OSSA Explorer for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 107 posts

I have a 2011 OSSA Explorer, will this method work for that year?

December 20, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 104 posts

I tried this with my OSSA Explorer but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 93 posts

Will this work for older OSSA Explorers? Mine's a 2009.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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