[Issue Closed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my UM Duramax 125?

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Alphacent
Member since June 2023 • 31 posts

Looking for my UM Duramax 125's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1725 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the UM Duramax 125. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Vortex22
Member • 144 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my UM Duramax 125 this weekend.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 52 posts

Anyone try this on a UM Duramax 125 with push-button start?

September 02, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 123 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my UM Duramax 125 for a while.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 49 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old UM Duramax 125.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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