[Working] My Peugeot 401 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Karmapolice
Member since June 2022 • 13 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Peugeot 401?

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Peugeot 401. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (3)

Kingkong
Member • 49 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Peugeot 401 before?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 128 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Peugeot 401.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 149 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Peugeot 401.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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