[Confirmed] IFA L60 1218 keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Thunderbolt
Member since January 2023 • 120 posts

How to get my IFA L60 1218's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the IFA L60 1218. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (3)

Techlord
Member • 147 posts

My IFA L60 1218 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 66 posts

My IFA L60 1218 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 40 posts

Been here before with my IFA L60 1218. Let’s see if this one works.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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