[Recommended Fix] Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Orangecrush
Member since September 2022 • 136 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate to make a spare key?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 807 posts

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

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluescreen
Member • 125 posts

My Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 31 posts

My Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 79 posts

Worked for someone with a Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate? Need to hear it!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 141 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 9 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 19 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate key issues!

December 13, 2024 Reply

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