[Answered] Getting key code for BSA 500 SS Gold Star with chip key

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Uncleben
Member since March 2023 • 40 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my BSA 500 SS Gold Star

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1497 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BSA 500 SS Gold Star. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Betatest
Member • 136 posts

My BSA 500 SS Gold Star just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 108 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BSA 500 SS Gold Star, would this method still work?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 86 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BSA 500 SS Gold Star.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 42 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BSA 500 SS Gold Star's key code issue!

March 12, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 16 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old BSA 500 SS Gold Star.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 115 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BSA 500 SS Gold Star this weekend.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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