[Issue Closed] Can't find key code for my UGBEST e City - help!

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Charlie
Member since May 2022 • 146 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my UGBEST e City?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1401 posts

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

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Wildcard
Member • 135 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a UGBEST e City before?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 31 posts

This thread might save my UGBEST e City. Thanks everyone!

May 06, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 106 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a UGBEST e City before?

May 07, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 56 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my UGBEST e City key code too.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 28 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out UGBEST e City.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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