[Update] Need my Renault Symbol's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Whitenoise
Member since May 2023 • 24 posts

How can I retrieve my Renault Symbol's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1500 posts

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

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (3)

Rustynail
Member • 93 posts

Trying this out on my Renault Symbol today—hoping it works.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 21 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Renault Symbol.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 37 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Renault Symbol, thanks for posting!

October 22, 2024 Reply

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