[Recommended Fix] My Rucker Performance Assassin won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Jokersmile
Member since May 2022 • 138 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Rucker Performance Assassin key?

Posted on September 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1458 posts

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

Posted on September 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Omegadog
Member • 44 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Rucker Performance Assassin. Need the code badly.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 142 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Rucker Performance Assassin before?

September 11, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 110 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Rucker Performance Assassin.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 117 posts

My Rucker Performance Assassin just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 62 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Rucker Performance Assassin?

September 14, 2024 Reply

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