[Confirmed] Stuck at home with my Ruf BTR2 - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Xfactor
Member since February 2022 • 117 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Ruf BTR2 keys?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 596 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ruf BTR2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Goldenret
Member • 98 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Ruf BTR2 all week. Hope this helps.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 137 posts

My Ruf BTR2 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 58 posts

Been stuck with my Ruf BTR2 for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 77 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ruf BTR2.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 36 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Ruf BTR2, hope someone can help.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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