[Method] Got new ECU and now ZEV M 13 S wants key programming code

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Jazzhands
Member since February 2022 • 36 posts

Where's the key code located on a ZEV M 13 S for key programming?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 744 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the ZEV M 13 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 101 posts

I’ve got a 2012 ZEV M 13 S, would this method still work?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 82 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out ZEV M 13 S.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 88 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my ZEV M 13 S too.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 62 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my ZEV M 13 S.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 135 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my ZEV M 13 S.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 40 posts

Using this on my ZEV M 13 S now. Hope it works.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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