[Method] Help needed - Qlink Star 50 not recognizing replacement key

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Timemachine
Member since October 2021 • 47 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Qlink Star 50

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1587 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Qlink Star 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Ninjastar
Member • 128 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Qlink Star 50.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 116 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Qlink Star 50 key issue.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 85 posts

Worked for someone with a Qlink Star 50? Need to hear it!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 47 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Qlink Star 50, hope someone can help.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 35 posts

I tried this with my Qlink Star 50 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 09, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 111 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Qlink Star 50. Huge thanks!

April 10, 2025 Reply

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