[Free Solution] Vento Thunderstar immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Captainkirk
Member since January 2023 • 39 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Vento Thunderstar

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 100 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Vento Thunderstar.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 23 posts

Been stuck with my Vento Thunderstar for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 96 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Vento Thunderstar, hope someone can help.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 38 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Vento Thunderstar, thanks for posting!

March 09, 2025 Reply
Supernova
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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Vento Thunderstar!

March 10, 2025 Reply

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