[Working] Need to reset my Secma F16 immobilizer system

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Captainkirk
Member since December 2022 • 126 posts

Need my Secma F16's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1833 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Secma F16. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (3)

Electriceel
Member • 64 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Secma F16.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 77 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Secma F16 as well.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 26 posts

My Secma F16's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 07, 2025 Reply

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