[Working] Need the key code to program a new key for my Buell S3T Thunderbolt - help?

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Digitalnomad
Member since January 2023 • 68 posts

How can I obtain my Buell S3T Thunderbolt's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Charlie
Member • 130 posts

Does this method work for the Buell S3T Thunderbolt models from 2010 onward?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 131 posts

Been here before with my Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Let’s see if this one works.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 101 posts

Key code problems with my Buell S3T Thunderbolt as well. Subscribed!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 40 posts

My Buell S3T Thunderbolt might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 8 posts

Been here before with my Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Let’s see if this one works.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 116 posts

My Buell S3T Thunderbolt won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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