[Solution] BSA B40 won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Byteme
Member since December 2022 • 140 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my BSA B40

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 601 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BSA B40. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Airjordan
Member • 144 posts

Key code problems with my BSA B40 as well. Subscribed!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 66 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BSA B40 before?

December 26, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 6 posts

I’ve been locked out of my BSA B40 all week. Hope this helps.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 20 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BSA B40 won’t recognize the key.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 100 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BSA B40?

December 29, 2024 Reply

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