[Success] Trying to revive old Benelli Velvet 150 - no key code available

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Frostbite
Member since April 2023 • 119 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Benelli Velvet 150

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Benelli Velvet 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Yellowjacket
Member • 139 posts

Key code problems with my Benelli Velvet 150 as well. Subscribed!

October 19, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 42 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Benelli Velvet 150, would this method still work?

October 20, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 140 posts

My Benelli Velvet 150 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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