[Closed] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI code?

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Gamemaster
Member since May 2022 • 54 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI key?

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Younggun
Member • 41 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 146 posts

My Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 37 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 107 posts

My Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 05, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 123 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Cectek Gladiator 500 EFI.

September 06, 2024 Reply

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