[Free Solution] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the Praga ED 250?

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Vikingking
Member since February 2022 • 103 posts

How can I retrieve my Praga ED 250's key code to make a spare key?

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 Praga ED 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (5)

Gamerpro
Member • 86 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Praga ED 250. Thanks!

January 31, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 94 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Praga ED 250!

February 01, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 31 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Praga ED 250!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 101 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Praga ED 250.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 116 posts

I’m not alone! My Praga ED 250 is doing the same thing.

February 04, 2025 Reply

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