[Method] My Zotye Damai X5 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Crazycat
Member since February 2023 • 115 posts

Where's the key code located on a Zotye Damai X5 for key programming?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 560 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Zotye Damai X5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Purplerain
Member • 96 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Zotye Damai X5 key code too.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 110 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Zotye Damai X5.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 134 posts

Following along—same issue with my Zotye Damai X5.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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