[Completed] Beta RR390 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Reddwarf
Member since March 2023 • 144 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Beta RR390?

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1655 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Beta RR390. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Zombieslayer
Member • 105 posts

Trying this out on my Beta RR390 today—hoping it works.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 44 posts

My Beta RR390's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 29 posts

My Beta RR390 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 104 posts

Using this on my Beta RR390 now. Hope it works.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 54 posts

My Beta RR390 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 21, 2024 Reply

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