[Answered] Tomos ST not starting - no key programming code

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Shadowfax
Member since December 2021 • 12 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Tomos ST keys?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tomos ST. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Frostbyte
Member • 23 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Tomos ST.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 141 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Tomos ST.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 80 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Tomos ST's key code.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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