[Fixed] Spectre R42 S key reader not responding - code issue?

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Xenowarrior
Member since August 2021 • 35 posts

Need my Spectre R42 S's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 525 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Spectre R42 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Voodoochild
Member • 73 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Spectre R42 S.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 89 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Spectre R42 Ss?

March 16, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 134 posts

My Spectre R42 S is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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