[Closed] Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Darkangel
Member since May 2022 • 60 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster?

Posted on February 08, 2025
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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 96 posts

My Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 09, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 26 posts

I need this so bad for my Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster. Subscribed!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 93 posts

This just might solve my Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster's ignition issue.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 96 posts

My Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
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Been stuck with my Harley Davidson XL1200N Nightster for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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