[Fixed] Code card lost - Aprilia SportCity 250 won't accept new key

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Neontiger
Member since July 2022 • 48 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Aprilia SportCity 250 to make keys?

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 555 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aprilia SportCity 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphabeta
Member • 72 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Aprilia SportCity 250.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 59 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Aprilia SportCity 250.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 145 posts

Will this work for older Aprilia SportCity 250s? Mine's a 2009.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 24 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Aprilia SportCity 250.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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