[Confirmed] My Bultaco Brinco RE won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Younggun
Member since February 2022 • 47 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Bultaco Brinco RE

Posted on January 09, 2025
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Posted on January 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 73 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Bultaco Brinco RE too.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 16 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Bultaco Brinco RE.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 123 posts

Been here before with my Bultaco Brinco RE. Let’s see if this one works.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 141 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Bultaco Brinco RE won’t recognize the key.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 136 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Bultaco Brinco RE—might work for mine too.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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