[Status: Resolved] Got a blank key - how to program for Hesketh Zero X?

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Unicorn
Member since January 2022 • 25 posts

Looking for my Hesketh Zero X's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 600 posts

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Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Viperstrike
Member • 49 posts

Same problem on my Hesketh Zero X. Watching for any working solutions.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Hesketh Zero X.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 52 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Hesketh Zero X—need the code first.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 149 posts

This just might solve my Hesketh Zero X's ignition issue.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 79 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Hesketh Zero X. This might do it.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 39 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Hesketh Zero X.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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