[It Worked!] Need my Peugeot Type 4's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Betamax
Member since July 2023 • 110 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Peugeot Type 4?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Peugeot Type 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 37 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Peugeot Type 4 too.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 122 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Peugeot Type 4.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 102 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Peugeot Type 4?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 150 posts

Was about to tow my Peugeot Type 4. Let me try this first.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 104 posts

I need this so bad for my Peugeot Type 4. Subscribed!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 69 posts

Anyone try this on a Peugeot Type 4 with push-button start?

April 22, 2025 Reply

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