[Resolved] Key code needed for 1950 Norton Manx with custom ignition

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Captainkirk
Member since May 2022 • 13 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1950 Norton Manx

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1624 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1950 Norton Manx. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Neontiger
Member • 98 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1950 Norton Manx.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 118 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1950 Norton Manx won’t recognize the key.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 26 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1950 Norton Manx key issues!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 124 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1950 Norton Manx before?

September 18, 2024 Reply

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