[Free Fix] Locked out of diagnostics - Bids 20 Time Left 2d asks for access code

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Emeraldeye
Member since July 2022 • 60 posts

How can I find my Bids 20 Time Left 2d's key code to program a new key?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1265 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bids 20 Time Left 2d. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 110 posts

My Bids 20 Time Left 2d just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 95 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Bids 20 Time Left 2d's key code.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 106 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Bids 20 Time Left 2d before?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 114 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Bids 20 Time Left 2d.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 67 posts

Same issue here with my Bids 20 Time Left 2d, let me know if it works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 62 posts

Worked for someone with a Bids 20 Time Left 2d? Need to hear it!

January 25, 2025 Reply

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