[Method] ZEV S 3600 won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Techguru
Member since October 2022 • 11 posts

Where's the key code stored on a ZEV S 3600 for programming keys?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1029 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the ZEV S 3600. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Orangesoda
Member • 90 posts

I’ve got a 2012 ZEV S 3600, would this method still work?

January 19, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 47 posts

I tried this with my ZEV S 3600 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 95 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my ZEV S 3600 for days.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my ZEV S 3600.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 59 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my ZEV S 3600!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 7 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's ZEV S 3600. Giving it a go myself.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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