[Status: Resolved] Lost master key for BSA Lightning Rocket - how to recover programming code?

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Cyberghost
Member since July 2022 • 133 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BSA Lightning Rocket?

Posted on December 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1212 posts

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

Posted on January 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 81 posts

I really hope this trick works on my BSA Lightning Rocket.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 106 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BSA Lightning Rocket too.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 17 posts

This thread might save my BSA Lightning Rocket. Thanks everyone!

January 03, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 123 posts

Same problem on my BSA Lightning Rocket. Watching for any working solutions.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 53 posts

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

January 05, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 149 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BSA Lightning Rocket for a while.

January 06, 2025 Reply

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