[Issue Closed] Just changed ECU on my Road Hopper Type 5 - need new transponder code?

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Techlord
Member since February 2022 • 73 posts

How can I obtain my Road Hopper Type 5's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 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 5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Urbanninja
Member • 113 posts

My Road Hopper Type 5 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 7 posts

Just what I needed! My Road Hopper Type 5 has been acting up lately.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 108 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Road Hopper Type 5, hope someone can help.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 100 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Road Hopper Type 5.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 70 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Road Hopper Type 5 too!

May 13, 2025 Reply

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