[Success] Tomos BT 50 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Phoenixrise
Member since February 2023 • 99 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Tomos BT 50 to make keys?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 862 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tomos BT 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Outlawstar
Member • 35 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Tomos BT 50 this hard?!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 10 posts

I have the same Tomos BT 50 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 50 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Tomos BT 50 as well.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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