[Confirmed] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the Alta Redshift MX?

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Happyfeet
Member since September 2021 • 52 posts

Need my Alta Redshift MX's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alta Redshift MX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Zombieking
Member • 49 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Alta Redshift MX.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 50 posts

Same issue here with my Alta Redshift MX, let me know if it works.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 83 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Alta Redshift MX.

August 14, 2024 Reply

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