[Issue Closed] Trying to start my Bennche Rival 250 r but it says 'immobilized'

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Whitenoise
Member since January 2022 • 28 posts

Need my Bennche Rival 250 r's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1622 posts

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

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Whitenoise
Member • 72 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Bennche Rival 250 r.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 114 posts

Was about to give up on my Bennche Rival 250 r, but this gives me hope.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 21 posts

Really need the key code for my Bennche Rival 250 r, thanks for sharing!

October 18, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 13 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Bennche Rival 250 r.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 105 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Bennche Rival 250 r for a while.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 69 posts

My Bennche Rival 250 r won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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