[Confirmed Fix] Rocket III stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Aceventura
Member since January 2022 • 100 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Rocket III keys?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1736 posts

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

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Codeninja
Member • 85 posts

Been here before with my Rocket III. Let’s see if this one works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 16 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Rocket III. This looks promising.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 123 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Rocket III this hard?!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 82 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Rocket III.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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