[Confirmed Fix] Lost only key - how to recover code for ZEV LRC X

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Quantumpie
Member since June 2023 • 70 posts

Need my ZEV LRC X's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 650 posts

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

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Icedragon
Member • 62 posts

This might finally help me unlock my ZEV LRC X's key code.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 90 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer ZEV LRC X.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 59 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my ZEV LRC X too.

May 04, 2025 Reply

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