[Solved] Bought a replacement key - now Fantic XEF 125 Competition won’t turn over

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Silverbullet
Member since March 2023 • 114 posts

How can I find my Fantic XEF 125 Competition's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1644 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fantic XEF 125 Competition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Digitalx
Member • 48 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Fantic XEF 125 Competition. Giving it a go myself.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 90 posts

Same issue here with my Fantic XEF 125 Competition, let me know if it works.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 8 posts

Will this work for older Fantic XEF 125 Competitions? Mine's a 2009.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 46 posts

Was about to give up on my Fantic XEF 125 Competition, but this gives me hope.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 86 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Fantic XEF 125 Competition!

September 13, 2024 Reply

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