[Solved] My Peugeot Type 173 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Icecold
Member since August 2022 • 74 posts

Looking for my Peugeot Type 173's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Happycamper
Member • 91 posts

My Peugeot Type 173 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 86 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Peugeot Type 173 too!

November 01, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 114 posts

My Peugeot Type 173's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 140 posts

Anyone try this on a Peugeot Type 173 with push-button start?

November 03, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 63 posts

My Peugeot Type 173's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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