[Fixed] Do you need a code when changing BCM in RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR?

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Pandaking
Member since October 2022 • 141 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Xfactor
Member • 39 posts

My RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 108 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 76 posts

Anyone try this on a RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR with push-button start?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 16 posts

Desperate to get my RUF Automobile TURBO12 CTR3 CTR running again. Trying this tonight.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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