[Working] My Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Moonwalker
Member since May 2022 • 128 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled - where's the key code?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1666 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Phoenixrise
Member • 105 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled key code too.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 19 posts

My Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 28 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Italjet Formula 50 Air Cooled, would this method still work?

October 30, 2024 Reply

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