[Solution] Help with programming a key for my UM Matrix II 180

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Misterx
Member since April 2023 • 37 posts

Where's the key code located on a UM Matrix II 180 for key programming?

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 648 posts

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

Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 112 posts

My UM Matrix II 180 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 33 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my UM Matrix II 180.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 64 posts

My UM Matrix II 180 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 5 posts

Why is finding a key code on a UM Matrix II 180 this hard?!

May 19, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 97 posts

Same problem on my UM Matrix II 180. Watching for any working solutions.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 129 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my UM Matrix II 180.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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