[Fixed] Trying to start my Star s but it says 'immobilized'

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Laserbeam
Member since August 2022 • 52 posts

Where's the key code located on a Star s for key programming?

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 631 posts

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

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Misterx
Member • 107 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Star s.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 135 posts

Was about to tow my Star s. Let me try this first.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 34 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Star s too.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 29 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Star s too!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 68 posts

I need this so bad for my Star s. Subscribed!

August 08, 2024 Reply

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