[It Worked!] Dealer wants $$$ for Pitster Pro X3R code - any other options?

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Xrayspecs
Member since September 2021 • 49 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Pitster Pro X3R?

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 745 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Pitster Pro X3R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldengate
Member • 105 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Pitster Pro X3R.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 55 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Pitster Pro X3R won’t recognize the key.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 5 posts

Been stuck with my Pitster Pro X3R for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 26 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Pitster Pro X3R.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 111 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Pitster Pro X3R.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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