[Method] How to reset my Import Trade Services ITS 230TE's immobilizer?

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Irongiant
Member since January 2023 • 20 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Import Trade Services ITS 230TE for key programming?

Posted on May 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Import Trade Services ITS 230TE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Neonqueen
Member • 133 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Import Trade Services ITS 230TE. Thanks!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 93 posts

If this works for my Import Trade Services ITS 230TE, I owe you big time.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 31 posts

My Import Trade Services ITS 230TE has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 110 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Import Trade Services ITS 230TE. Giving it a go myself.

May 29, 2025 Reply

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