[Update] How do I tell if my Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1 uses a transponder?

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Yellowdog
Member since April 2022 • 145 posts

Need my Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

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Papasmurf
Member • 100 posts

Following this for my Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1. Please update if it works!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 132 posts

Using this on my Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1 now. Hope it works.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
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I’m not alone! My Weststar Defence Weststar GK M1 is doing the same thing.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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