[Confirmed] Where's the key code stored on a Willys Willys M38A1 for programming keys?

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Xenonflash
Member since November 2021 • 16 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Willys Willys M38A1?

Posted on April 28, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Willys Willys M38A1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Younggun
Member • 91 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Willys Willys M38A1.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 66 posts

My Willys Willys M38A1 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 53 posts

Just what I needed! My Willys Willys M38A1 has been acting up lately.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
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If this works for my Willys Willys M38A1, I owe you big time.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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