[Closed] Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Electriceel
Member since October 2022 • 62 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail keys?

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenowarrior
Member • 48 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail owner.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 40 posts

Will this work for older Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softails? Mine's a 2009.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 87 posts

Same issue here with my Harley Davidson FXSTC 1340 Softail, let me know if it works.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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