[Issue Closed] Dealer wants $200 for Vento Workman 150 PIN - other options?

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Cosmokid
Member since July 2023 • 50 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Vento Workman 150 to program a key?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vento Workman 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Heidi
Member • 44 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Vento Workman 150, following this thread.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 82 posts

My Vento Workman 150 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 21, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 43 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Vento Workman 150.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 83 posts

Trying this on my Vento Workman 150 later. Will report back.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 139 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Vento Workman 150?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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