[Free Tool] Need to reset my Ariel HT5 500 immobilizer system

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Shadowfax
Member since September 2022 • 62 posts

Looking for my Ariel HT5 500's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Outlawstar
Member • 14 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Ariel HT5 500, hope someone can help.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 97 posts

My Ariel HT5 500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 20 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Ariel HT5 500. This is a lifesaver.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 148 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ariel HT5 500 too!

September 14, 2024 Reply

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