[Free Solution] Got replacement ECU for Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE, now code doesn’t match

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Electricslide
Member since February 2023 • 116 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE?

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1737 posts

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

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanlegend
Member • 73 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 19 posts

Does this method work for the Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE models from 2010 onward?

March 16, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 104 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE too!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 55 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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