[Working] Looking for VIN-to-code service for my Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES

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Quantumx
Member since September 2022 • 147 posts

Looking for my Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Windwalker
Member • 59 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES this hard?!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 112 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES—might work for mine too.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 118 posts

My Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 130 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES, would this method still work?

February 20, 2025 Reply

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