[It Worked!] Looking for my Indian Chieftain Dark Horse's factory key code to program a key

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Nighthawk
Member since November 2022 • 130 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Indian Chieftain Dark Horse - help?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1923 posts

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

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Ultrasonic
Member • 21 posts

My Indian Chieftain Dark Horse just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 34 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Indian Chieftain Dark Horse.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 113 posts

Anyone try this on a Indian Chieftain Dark Horse with push-button start?

September 11, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 133 posts

Been stuck with my Indian Chieftain Dark Horse for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 76 posts

Using this on my Indian Chieftain Dark Horse now. Hope it works.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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