[Closed] Stuck at home with my DF Motor DF90 - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Lionheart
Member since August 2022 • 59 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my DF Motor DF90?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1164 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the DF Motor DF90. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 22 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my DF Motor DF90. Trying this instead.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 144 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my DF Motor DF90. Thanks!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 149 posts

My DF Motor DF90 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 37 posts

My DF Motor DF90 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

November 01, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 142 posts

I’m in the same boat with my DF Motor DF90. This looks promising.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 15 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my DF Motor DF90.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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