[Confirmed] Trying to start a Hesketh Zero S without immobilizer PIN

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Happyfeet
Member since February 2022 • 13 posts

How can I find my Hesketh Zero S's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1835 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hesketh Zero S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 136 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Hesketh Zero S.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 21 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Hesketh Zero S.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 108 posts

Saved me from towing my Hesketh Zero S. Thanks!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 130 posts

I have the same Hesketh Zero S and I'm also trying to find the key code.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 7 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Hesketh Zero S this hard?!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 98 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Hesketh Zero S. Huge thanks!

October 06, 2024 Reply

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