[Verified] Dandy 125 won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Zombieking
Member since July 2022 • 124 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Dandy 125?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dandy 125. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Younggun
Member • 102 posts

Will this work for older Dandy 125s? Mine's a 2009.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 7 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Dandy 125's key code.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 46 posts

Will this work if the Dandy 125 has an aftermarket alarm?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 90 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Dandy 125, following this thread.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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