[Free Fix] Aftermarket key needs code for Rieju Marathon 250

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Windwalker
Member since January 2023 • 46 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Rieju Marathon 250?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1027 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rieju Marathon 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 130 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Rieju Marathon 250. Need the code badly.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 90 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Rieju Marathon 250 before?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 115 posts

I have the same Rieju Marathon 250 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 115 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Rieju Marathon 250.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 146 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Rieju Marathon 250?

January 24, 2025 Reply

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