[Recommended Fix] Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Xenogamer
Member since December 2022 • 83 posts

How can I retrieve my Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 27, 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 XL1200C Sportster Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostbite
Member • 121 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom!

October 28, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 110 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Customs?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 118 posts

Worked for someone with a Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom? Need to hear it!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 100 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom. Trying this now.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 99 posts

Been stuck with my Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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