[Working] Autocar Expert immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Blackwidow
Member since June 2022 • 142 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Autocar Expert for making new keys?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 686 posts

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

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Digitaldude
Member • 134 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Autocar Expert. This might do it.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 145 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Autocar Expert.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 50 posts

Will this work for older Autocar Experts? Mine's a 2009.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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