[Answered] Dealer charging $150 for Factory Bike Mini Desert RC key code - alternatives?

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Captainkirk
Member since April 2022 • 46 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Factory Bike Mini Desert RC?

Posted on March 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1704 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Factory Bike Mini Desert RC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 31, 2025

Replies (5)

Windwalker
Member • 53 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Factory Bike Mini Desert RC's key code issue!

March 31, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 37 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Factory Bike Mini Desert RC.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 49 posts

Will this work for older Factory Bike Mini Desert RCs? Mine's a 2009.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 50 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Factory Bike Mini Desert RC.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 19 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Factory Bike Mini Desert RC—need the code first.

April 04, 2025 Reply

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