[Verified] Bering MD23 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Fastlane
Member since July 2022 • 84 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Bering MD23

Posted on May 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 25, 2025

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Turboboost
Member • 146 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Bering MD23 too.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 127 posts

My Bering MD23 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 92 posts

My Bering MD23's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 27, 2025 Reply

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