[Completed] Need key code after theft recovery of Rieju RS1 Castrol

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Heidi
Member since January 2022 • 17 posts

Need my Rieju RS1 Castrol's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rieju RS1 Castrol. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (4)

Cosmicray
Member • 38 posts

My Rieju RS1 Castrol won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 80 posts

Trying this out on my Rieju RS1 Castrol today—hoping it works.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 56 posts

My Rieju RS1 Castrol just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 17 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Rieju RS1 Castrol—need the code first.

October 20, 2024 Reply

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