[Completed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic?

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Pandaking
Member since September 2022 • 48 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic - help?

Posted on January 02, 2025
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Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Codeninja
Member • 94 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic won’t recognize the key.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 37 posts

I think my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 53 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic?

January 05, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 146 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. This is a lifesaver.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 64 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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