[Recommended Fix] Bought used Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI - where's the key code?

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Xenoking
Member since April 2023 • 110 posts

Need my Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1365 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Hyperlink
Member • 24 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 78 posts

Worked for someone with a Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI? Need to hear it!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 107 posts

Worked for someone with a Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI? Need to hear it!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 29 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI!

August 08, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 141 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 84 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Cectek Quadrift 500 EFI. This looks promising.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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