[It Worked!] Trying to program a new key for 1940 Indian Chief - code required?

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Hotshot
Member since December 2021 • 124 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1940 Indian Chief

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1423 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1940 Indian Chief. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 28 posts

My 1940 Indian Chief refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 25 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1940 Indian Chief.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 68 posts

Just tried this on my 1940 Indian Chief—anyone else have success?

October 15, 2024 Reply

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