[Issue Closed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Rewaco RF1 ST 2?

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Platinumblonde
Member since May 2023 • 140 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Rewaco RF1 ST 2 keys?

Posted on January 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Zombiehunt
Member • 117 posts

Been here before with my Rewaco RF1 ST 2. Let’s see if this one works.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 127 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Rewaco RF1 ST 2.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 23 posts

My Rewaco RF1 ST 2 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 109 posts

I tried this with my Rewaco RF1 ST 2 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 10, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 48 posts

Same problem on my Rewaco RF1 ST 2. Watching for any working solutions.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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