[Status: Resolved] VIN decoder for Zero Engineering Type 9 key or PIN code?

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Wizardoz
Member since February 2023 • 87 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Zero Engineering Type 9 to program a key?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1627 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Zero Engineering Type 9. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Voodooman
Member • 133 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Zero Engineering Type 9.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 95 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Zero Engineering Type 9 too!

March 10, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 91 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Zero Engineering Type 9.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 141 posts

My Zero Engineering Type 9's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 12, 2025 Reply

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