[Status: Resolved] Trying to match new key to Rieju Century ECU - stuck

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Captaincrunch
Member since January 2022 • 76 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Rieju Century keys at the dealer?

Posted on March 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 896 posts

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

Posted on March 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Hyperlink
Member • 97 posts

If this works for my Rieju Century, I owe you big time.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 67 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Rieju Century.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 29 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Rieju Century. This might do it.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 10 posts

My Rieju Century's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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