[Issue Closed] Need to program a key for my Sunbeam S8 500 but don’t have the code

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Jokersmile
Member since December 2022 • 125 posts

How can I access my Sunbeam S8 500's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1327 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sunbeam S8 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Omegaman
Member • 73 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Sunbeam S8 500. Thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 65 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Sunbeam S8 500. Giving it a go myself.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 36 posts

Same problem on my Sunbeam S8 500. Watching for any working solutions.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 95 posts

Just tried this on my Sunbeam S8 500—anyone else have success?

February 05, 2025 Reply

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