[Fixed] Replaced steering column, now Fantic XEF 125 Performance won’t start - code?

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Outlawjoe
Member since August 2022 • 44 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Fantic XEF 125 Performance?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fantic XEF 125 Performance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 126 posts

I have a 2011 Fantic XEF 125 Performance, will this method work for that year?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 109 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Fantic XEF 125 Performance too!

May 29, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 22 posts

If this works for my Fantic XEF 125 Performance, I owe you big time.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 98 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Fantic XEF 125 Performance.

May 31, 2025 Reply

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