[Free Solution] My CSR ATV 500 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Unclesam
Member since October 2021 • 22 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my CSR ATV 500

Posted on May 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the CSR ATV 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 16 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out CSR ATV 500.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 85 posts

My CSR ATV 500 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 37 posts

My CSR ATV 500 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 10 posts

Been stuck with my CSR ATV 500 for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 11 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my CSR ATV 500 for a while.

May 23, 2025 Reply

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