[It Worked!] Need to program a key for my Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI but don’t have the code

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Youngturk
Member since August 2022 • 41 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI?

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 142 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI's key code.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 38 posts

My Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 103 posts

My Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 40 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 72 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 69 posts

Using this on my Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI now. Hope it works.

October 25, 2024 Reply

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