[Free Solution] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Harley Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard?

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Alphabeta
Member since October 2021 • 18 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Harley Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard?

Posted on January 28, 2025
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Posted on January 29, 2025

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Reddwarf
Member • 114 posts

Desperate to get my Harley Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard running again. Trying this tonight.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 70 posts

My Harley Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 30 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Harley Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard.

January 31, 2025 Reply

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