[Confirmed Fix] My Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones won’t start - key code lost

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Moonwalker
Member since July 2022 • 145 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones key fob?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (3)

Silversurf
Member • 48 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones, would this method still work?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 87 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones—might work for mine too.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 59 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones!

March 20, 2025 Reply

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