[Free Fix] My EKO ET 120 Hybrid says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Pandaexpress
Member since September 2022 • 33 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my EKO ET 120 Hybrid to program a key?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the EKO ET 120 Hybrid. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Airjordan
Member • 47 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my EKO ET 120 Hybrid.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 82 posts

Really need the key code for my EKO ET 120 Hybrid, thanks for sharing!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 68 posts

This just might solve my EKO ET 120 Hybrid's ignition issue.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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