[Solved] Dealer refusing key code for my Vastro 50 Steed E - options?

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Cyberninja
Member since March 2023 • 96 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Vastro 50 Steed E?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vastro 50 Steed E. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Pandaking
Member • 146 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Vastro 50 Steed E. Thanks!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 72 posts

Was about to give up on my Vastro 50 Steed E, but this gives me hope.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 38 posts

Just tried this on my Vastro 50 Steed E—anyone else have success?

January 27, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 58 posts

My Vastro 50 Steed E's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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