[Method] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833?

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Lonewolf
Member since July 2023 • 43 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833 to make keys?

Posted on September 02, 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 Sportster Iron 833. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 134 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 140 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833!

September 04, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 87 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 89 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833, following this thread.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 115 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 142 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 833 before?

September 08, 2024 Reply

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