[Answered] My Ruf CTR3 is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Jazzmann
Member since May 2023 • 57 posts

How can I obtain my Ruf CTR3's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 589 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ruf CTR3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Rustynail
Member • 114 posts

Same problem on my Ruf CTR3. Watching for any working solutions.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 99 posts

Same issue here with my Ruf CTR3, let me know if it works.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 75 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Ruf CTR3.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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