[Completed] How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Road Hopper Type 2i?

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Pandaexpress
Member since December 2022 • 127 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Road Hopper Type 2i?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Road Hopper Type 2i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Greenlantern
Member • 67 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Road Hopper Type 2i this weekend.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 145 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Road Hopper Type 2i for a while.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 9 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Road Hopper Type 2i!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 73 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Road Hopper Type 2i too!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 68 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Road Hopper Type 2i as well.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 44 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Road Hopper Type 2i.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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