[Issue Closed] E Ton Matrix 50 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Zetajones
Member since March 2022 • 118 posts

Need my E Ton Matrix 50's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the E Ton Matrix 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Purplerain
Member • 115 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's E Ton Matrix 50. Giving it a go myself.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 13 posts

Same problem on my E Ton Matrix 50. Watching for any working solutions.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 8 posts

Same problem on my E Ton Matrix 50. Watching for any working solutions.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 125 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 E Ton Matrix 50?

November 21, 2024 Reply

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