[Free Solution] Can’t access immobilizer settings on KSR Explorer Protector 50 scanner

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Ultraman
Member since December 2021 • 143 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my KSR Explorer Protector 50?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Flyingdutch
Member • 58 posts

Been stuck with my KSR Explorer Protector 50 for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 30 posts

My KSR Explorer Protector 50 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 44 posts

My KSR Explorer Protector 50 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 38 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my KSR Explorer Protector 50.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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