[Status: Resolved] Help! My Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61 is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Fastlane
Member since March 2023 • 145 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61 for programming keys?

Posted on March 24, 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 XLX 1000 61. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 13 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61 too.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 110 posts

My Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 12 posts

I think my Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 51 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 136 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Harley Davidson XLX 1000 61.

March 29, 2025 Reply

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