[Working] Why does my Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer need a code to start?

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Misterx
Member since June 2022 • 146 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer keys?

Posted on March 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1278 posts

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

Posted on March 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 45 posts

My Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 85 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer. This looks promising.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 114 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer for a while.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 73 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer as well.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 123 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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