[Fixed] Arctic Cat Alterra 450 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Quantumflux
Member since February 2023 • 25 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Arctic Cat Alterra 450 key fob?

Posted on December 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1862 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Arctic Cat Alterra 450. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Whitenoise
Member • 143 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Arctic Cat Alterra 450. This looks promising.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 36 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Arctic Cat Alterra 450, thanks for posting!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 32 posts

My Arctic Cat Alterra 450 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 11 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Arctic Cat Alterra 450.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 95 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Arctic Cat Alterra 450 for days.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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