[Status: Resolved] Scrambler 400 key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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Xenogamer
Member since October 2022 • 145 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Scrambler 400

Posted on October 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphabeta
Member • 42 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Scrambler 400 key code too.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 89 posts

Following along—same issue with my Scrambler 400.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 71 posts

If this works for my Scrambler 400, I owe you big time.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 55 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Scrambler 400, following this thread.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 21 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Scrambler 400 too.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 22 posts

My Scrambler 400 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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