[It Worked!] Looking for my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low's key code to program a new key

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Rustynail
Member since December 2022 • 68 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 150 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 105 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 126 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low—need the code first.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 103 posts

Same problem on my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low. Watching for any working solutions.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 61 posts

Key code problems with my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low as well. Subscribed!

February 22, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 68 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low. Need the code badly.

February 23, 2025 Reply

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