[Fixed] Bought a replacement key - now Sterling 360 won’t turn over

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Irongiant
Member since February 2022 • 96 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Sterling 360?

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1525 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sterling 360. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (4)

Easymoney
Member • 51 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Sterling 360 as well.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 77 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Sterling 360!

August 05, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 106 posts

My Sterling 360 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 26 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Sterling 360.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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