[Recommended Fix] Ignition won’t engage on Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer - missing PIN?

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Orangesoda
Member since March 2022 • 38 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer - help?

Posted on January 12, 2025
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Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Redbaron
Member • 139 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer for a while.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 146 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer?

January 14, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 82 posts

My Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 109 posts

This thread might save my Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer. Thanks everyone!

January 16, 2025 Reply

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