[Issue Closed] Harley Davidson FX 1200 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Urbanlegend
Member since July 2022 • 68 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Harley Davidson FX 1200 for making new keys?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1514 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson FX 1200. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Techguru
Member • 10 posts

This thread might save my Harley Davidson FX 1200. Thanks everyone!

April 04, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 61 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Harley Davidson FX 1200 this weekend.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 41 posts

Just tried this on my Harley Davidson FX 1200—anyone else have success?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 124 posts

My Harley Davidson FX 1200 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 38 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Harley Davidson FX 1200!

April 08, 2025 Reply

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