[Archived] Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Greengiant
Member since November 2021 • 110 posts

Looking for my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Omegadog
Member • 131 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 101 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo too!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 97 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo. Need the code badly.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 145 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo—might work for mine too.

October 04, 2024 Reply

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