[Confirmed] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Beta ARK LC Skull?

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Frank
Member since May 2023 • 133 posts

Looking for my Beta ARK LC Skull's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 811 posts

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

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Oldschool
Member • 47 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Beta ARK LC Skull before?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 115 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Beta ARK LC Skull, would this method still work?

October 08, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 73 posts

Been here before with my Beta ARK LC Skull. Let’s see if this one works.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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