[Verified] Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Jazzhands
Member since December 2021 • 96 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger

Posted on December 15, 2024
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Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (5)

Icemann
Member • 148 posts

This thread might save my Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger. Thanks everyone!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 48 posts

I’m not alone! My Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger is doing the same thing.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 70 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger won’t recognize the key.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 73 posts

My Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 74 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Hugger?

December 20, 2024 Reply

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