[Free Solution] My Ruf CTR Yellowbird is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Whiteknight
Member since December 2021 • 140 posts

Need my Ruf CTR Yellowbird's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1015 posts

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

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 40 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Ruf CTR Yellowbird.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 89 posts

Key code problems with my Ruf CTR Yellowbird as well. Subscribed!

February 15, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 74 posts

Was about to tow my Ruf CTR Yellowbird. Let me try this first.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 48 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ruf CTR Yellowbird key code too.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 82 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ruf CTR Yellowbird key issues!

February 18, 2025 Reply

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