[Confirmed] Need key code after valet lost keys to Star 12157

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Rocketman
Member since November 2022 • 111 posts

Looking for my Star 12157's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1291 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Star 12157. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Lasertag
Member • 7 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Star 12157 all week. Hope this helps.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 59 posts

Been here before with my Star 12157. Let’s see if this one works.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 43 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Star 12157's key code.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 133 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Star 12157.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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