[Success] Bought a used Rieju MRX 450, no key code - help!

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Killerbee
Member since August 2022 • 78 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Rieju MRX 450 - where's the key code?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rieju MRX 450. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 68 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Rieju MRX 450.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 101 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Rieju MRX 450 won’t recognize the key.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 38 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Rieju MRX 450?

December 24, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 75 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Rieju MRX 450, hope this helps.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 42 posts

My Rieju MRX 450 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 75 posts

Been stuck with my Rieju MRX 450 for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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