[Working] My Aeon Cobra 400 EFI won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Madhatter
Member since January 2022 • 115 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Aeon Cobra 400 EFI?

Posted on February 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aeon Cobra 400 EFI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Skywalker
Member • 121 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Aeon Cobra 400 EFI's key code.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 40 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Aeon Cobra 400 EFI.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 80 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Aeon Cobra 400 EFI?

February 08, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 127 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Aeon Cobra 400 EFI, would this method still work?

February 09, 2025 Reply

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