[Solution] Transponder chip replaced - now Bullit Hero 250 needs code?

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Quantumflux
Member since March 2022 • 37 posts

Looking for my Bullit Hero 250's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1484 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bullit Hero 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Bluesteel
Member • 103 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Bullit Hero 250.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 133 posts

If this works for my Bullit Hero 250, I owe you big time.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 5 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Bullit Hero 250!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 92 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Bullit Hero 250.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 129 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Bullit Hero 250's key code.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 14 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Bullit Hero 250's key code issue!

December 24, 2024 Reply

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