[Recommended Fix] Alternatives to key code for RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017 models

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Karmaking
Member since July 2022 • 18 posts

How can I find my RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017's key code to program a new key?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Superfly
Member • 52 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017 as well.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 144 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 34 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017, hope this helps.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 135 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out RUF Automobile RUFTURBO12 CTR3 CTR2017.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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