[Completed] Need key code after valet lost keys to Zero SR S

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Youngturk
Member since March 2023 • 138 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Zero SR S for key programming?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 780 posts

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

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 13 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Zero SR S.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 117 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Zero SR S key issues!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 96 posts

My Zero SR S is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 57 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Zero SR S. Giving it a go myself.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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