[Status: Resolved] How do I know if my CPI Formula R has an immobilizer?

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Ultrasonic
Member since March 2023 • 75 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my CPI Formula R?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the CPI Formula R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 46 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my CPI Formula R.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 46 posts

Key code problems with my CPI Formula R as well. Subscribed!

December 20, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 112 posts

Does this method work for the CPI Formula R models from 2010 onward?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 140 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my CPI Formula R.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 121 posts

Trying this on my CPI Formula R later. Will report back.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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