[Update] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the Sinnis Retrostar 250?

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Frostbite
Member since July 2023 • 102 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Sinnis Retrostar 250 to make keys?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 750 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sinnis Retrostar 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Electric
Member • 31 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Sinnis Retrostar 250 before?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 104 posts

I think my Sinnis Retrostar 250 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 17 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Sinnis Retrostar 250. Giving it a go myself.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 58 posts

Just what I needed! My Sinnis Retrostar 250 has been acting up lately.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 119 posts

My Sinnis Retrostar 250 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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