[Solution] Peugeot Type 3 ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Jazzcat
Member since September 2022 • 94 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Peugeot Type 3?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1192 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Peugeot Type 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Metalhead
Member • 61 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Peugeot Type 3, following this thread.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 136 posts

Was about to tow my Peugeot Type 3. Let me try this first.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 132 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Peugeot Type 3 too!

May 30, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 109 posts

My Peugeot Type 3 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 24 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Peugeot Type 3 for days.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 80 posts

Same issue here with my Peugeot Type 3, let me know if it works.

June 02, 2025 Reply

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