[Fixed] Where is the transponder code located in a Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer?

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Kungfupanda
Member since May 2023 • 44 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer - help?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphamale
Member • 124 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 124 posts

Really need the key code for my Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer, thanks for sharing!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 139 posts

Following along—same issue with my Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 147 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer won’t recognize the key.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 23 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 24 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Springer.

March 31, 2025 Reply

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