[Solved] Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Dragonfly
Member since September 2022 • 82 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup for making new keys?

Posted on October 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Nightowl
Member • 8 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 69 posts

My Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 25 posts

Will this work if the Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup has an aftermarket alarm?

October 14, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 95 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Renault Alaskan Foraker Pickup.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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