[Working] How do I know if my Janus Phoenix 250 has an immobilizer?

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Pixelpusher
Member since December 2021 • 130 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Janus Phoenix 250 key fob?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 94 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Janus Phoenix 250.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 55 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Janus Phoenix 250. This might do it.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 124 posts

Really need the key code for my Janus Phoenix 250, thanks for sharing!

December 18, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 131 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Janus Phoenix 250's key code.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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