[Working] Locked out of my Horwin EK3, need key code fast

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Firestarter
Member since June 2023 • 110 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Horwin EK3 - help?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Frostydog
Member • 12 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Horwin EK3, thanks for posting!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 117 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Horwin EK3?

March 31, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 147 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Horwin EK3 too!

April 01, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 100 posts

My Horwin EK3's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 02, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 56 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Horwin EK3.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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