[Verified] Horwin EK1 only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Echolima
Member since August 2021 • 119 posts

How can I access my Horwin EK1's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1775 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Horwin EK1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Vectorx
Member • 39 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Horwin EK1 this hard?!

November 11, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 67 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Horwin EK1's key code.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 64 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Horwin EK1.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 149 posts

Worked for someone with a Horwin EK1? Need to hear it!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 37 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Horwin EK1's key code.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 28 posts

Trying this on my Horwin EK1 later. Will report back.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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