[Update] Does the Peugeot Type 16 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Electric
Member since October 2022 • 76 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Peugeot Type 16 for key programming?

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Peugeot Type 16. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 45 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Peugeot Type 16.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 52 posts

Same problem on my Peugeot Type 16. Watching for any working solutions.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 23 posts

I tried this with my Peugeot Type 16 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 04, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 50 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Peugeot Type 16 won’t recognize the key.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 74 posts

My Peugeot Type 16 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 06, 2024 Reply

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