[Fixed] Where do I enter key code in a Sachs MadAss?

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Xrayvision
Member since July 2022 • 59 posts

Need my Sachs MadAss's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1405 posts

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

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Codemaster
Member • 15 posts

My Sachs MadAss refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 17 posts

Using this on my Sachs MadAss now. Hope it works.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 124 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Sachs MadAss. Huge thanks!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 9 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Sachs MadAss.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 24 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Sachs MadAss this hard?!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 28 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Sachs MadAss too.

March 05, 2025 Reply

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