[Confirmed] Is immobilizer PIN same across all Ruf ERuf Model A trims?

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Killerbee
Member since July 2023 • 106 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ruf ERuf Model A?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1252 posts

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

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 132 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ruf ERuf Model A.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 134 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Ruf ERuf Model A. This might do it.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 25 posts

I think my Ruf ERuf Model A has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 12 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ruf ERuf Model A, following this thread.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 20 posts

Does this method work for the Ruf ERuf Model A models from 2010 onward?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 66 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ruf ERuf Model A, would this method still work?

December 11, 2024 Reply

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