[Resolved] Is there a master key for the Indian Chieftain Elite?

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Whiteknight
Member since December 2021 • 82 posts

How can I obtain my Indian Chieftain Elite's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 722 posts

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

Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Eve
Member • 81 posts

My Indian Chieftain Elite is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 116 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Indian Chieftain Elite as well.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 124 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Indian Chieftain Elite, hope someone can help.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 109 posts

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

September 23, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
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September 24, 2024 Reply

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