[Method] Bought used Polini Minicross X3 R - transponder code missing

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Orangecrush
Member since October 2022 • 43 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Polini Minicross X3 R to make keys?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Polini Minicross X3 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (3)

Gamemaster
Member • 91 posts

My Polini Minicross X3 R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 99 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Polini Minicross X3 R?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 45 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Polini Minicross X3 R. Trying this instead.

February 02, 2025 Reply

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