[Success] My Vento Phantom Li is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Lightspeed
Member since October 2022 • 15 posts

How can I find my Vento Phantom Li's key code to program a new key?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 569 posts

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

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (3)

Darthvader
Member • 138 posts

Same issue here with my Vento Phantom Li, let me know if it works.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 13 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Vento Phantom Li.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 118 posts

Just tried this on my Vento Phantom Li—anyone else have success?

February 21, 2025 Reply

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