[Resolved] Just changed battery, now Beta Ark AC RR asks for a PIN code

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Luckyluke
Member since June 2023 • 21 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Beta Ark AC RR

Posted on August 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerocool
Member • 32 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Beta Ark AC RR. Trying this instead.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 40 posts

I tried this with my Beta Ark AC RR but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 143 posts

Was about to tow my Beta Ark AC RR. Let me try this first.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 113 posts

My Beta Ark AC RR needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 28, 2024 Reply

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