[Solved] Scorpa SR 280 won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Voodooman
Member since January 2023 • 43 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Scorpa SR 280 keys?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Scorpa SR 280. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Alphacent
Member • 113 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Scorpa SR 280, following this thread.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 11 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Scorpa SR 280. This might do it.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 55 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Scorpa SR 280.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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