[Success] My Acabion GTBO 70 says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Madhatter
Member since December 2022 • 15 posts

Looking for my Acabion GTBO 70's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1183 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Acabion GTBO 70. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Bob
Member • 68 posts

Will this work if the Acabion GTBO 70 has an aftermarket alarm?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 133 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Acabion GTBO 70.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 82 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Acabion GTBO 70. This looks promising.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 32 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Acabion GTBO 70 before?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 20 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Acabion GTBO 70?

March 22, 2025 Reply

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