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

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

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

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

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

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

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