[Free Solution] Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Betatest
Member since July 2022 • 43 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Harley Davidson Pan America 1250?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 502 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

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Pandaking
Member • 57 posts

Just tried this on my Harley Davidson Pan America 1250—anyone else have success?

August 20, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 31 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Harley Davidson Pan America 1250.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 15 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Harley Davidson Pan America 1250, would this method still work?

August 22, 2024 Reply

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