[Free Tool] Dealer charging $250 for Paton S1 R Lightweight Race code - alternatives?

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Jazzcat
Member since April 2022 • 109 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Paton S1 R Lightweight Race?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Paton S1 R Lightweight Race. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowbird
Member • 146 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Paton S1 R Lightweight Race, hope this helps.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 126 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Paton S1 R Lightweight Race this weekend.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 97 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Paton S1 R Lightweight Race.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 20 posts

Same problem on my Paton S1 R Lightweight Race. Watching for any working solutions.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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