[Fixed] Tomos APN 6 code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Quantumflux
Member since March 2022 • 93 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Tomos APN 6?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1350 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tomos APN 6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 31 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Tomos APN 6!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 26 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Tomos APN 6 too.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 144 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Tomos APN 6 as well.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 108 posts

I’m not alone! My Tomos APN 6 is doing the same thing.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 106 posts

My Tomos APN 6 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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