[Method] Harley Davidson ElectraGlide refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Karmaking
Member since August 2022 • 140 posts

Where's the key code located on a Harley Davidson ElectraGlide for key programming?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson ElectraGlide. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Karmaking
Member • 129 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Harley Davidson ElectraGlide as well.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 64 posts

Been stuck with my Harley Davidson ElectraGlide for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 129 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Harley Davidson ElectraGlide. Huge thanks!

January 31, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 33 posts

Trying this out on my Harley Davidson ElectraGlide today—hoping it works.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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