[Confirmed] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Season_ 1998

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Nighthawk
Member since January 2022 • 93 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Season_ 1998 keys?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1040 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Season_ 1998. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 9 posts

This just might solve my Season_ 1998's ignition issue.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 112 posts

Following along—same issue with my Season_ 1998.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 100 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Season_ 1998 all week. Hope this helps.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 5 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Season_ 1998.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 126 posts

Worked for someone with a Season_ 1998? Need to hear it!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 140 posts

My Season_ 1998 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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