[Free Solution] Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Darkangel
Member since August 2022 • 54 posts

How can I find my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayvision
Member • 62 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster, hope someone can help.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 14 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster too!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 128 posts

Desperate to get my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster running again. Trying this tonight.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 88 posts

Using this on my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster now. Hope it works.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 36 posts

Key code problems with my Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster as well. Subscribed!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 40 posts

My Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 28, 2025 Reply

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