[Recommended Fix] Ignition won’t turn - is my Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo asking for a code?

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Whitenoise
Member since July 2023 • 63 posts

Need my Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphamax
Member • 71 posts

My Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 94 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 52 posts

My Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 54 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 120 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo all week. Hope this helps.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 145 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Rewaco RF1 GTR 16 Turbo.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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