[Resolved] Dealer charging $150 for Praga ED 430 key code - alternatives?

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Goldengate
Member since October 2022 • 47 posts

How can I retrieve my Praga ED 430's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on March 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1628 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Praga ED 430. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 62 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Praga ED 430.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 119 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Praga ED 430 for a while.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 139 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Praga ED 430.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 12 posts

My Praga ED 430 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 24 posts

Was about to give up on my Praga ED 430, but this gives me hope.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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