[It Worked!] Key code sticker faded - how to find code for UM DSR 180

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Eagleeye
Member since March 2023 • 145 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my UM DSR 180 to program a key?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1804 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the UM DSR 180. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Kungfupanda
Member • 54 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a UM DSR 180 owner.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 42 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a UM DSR 180 before?

April 08, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 74 posts

My UM DSR 180 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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