[Fixed] Where's the key code hidden on a Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty for key programming?

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Alphawolf
Member since June 2022 • 33 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty?

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1968 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitalnomad
Member • 120 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty too.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 68 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 77 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty's key code.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 8 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 70 posts

Just tried this on my Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty—anyone else have success?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 96 posts

My Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 06, 2024 Reply

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