[It Worked!] Trying to revive old Indian Chief Vintage LE - no key code available

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Thunderbolt
Member since December 2021 • 80 posts

How can I access my Indian Chief Vintage LE's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1738 posts

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

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Voodoochild
Member • 18 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Indian Chief Vintage LE, hope someone can help.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 131 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Indian Chief Vintage LE key issues!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 20 posts

Same problem on my Indian Chief Vintage LE. Watching for any working solutions.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 49 posts

Desperate to get my Indian Chief Vintage LE running again. Trying this tonight.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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