[Status: Resolved] Key won’t work on my KTM 1190 Adventure R - is it the PIN code?

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Luckyluke
Member since January 2022 • 32 posts

Where's the key code stored in a KTM 1190 Adventure R for making new keys?

Posted on October 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Silversurf
Member • 71 posts

Trying this on my KTM 1190 Adventure R later. Will report back.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 10 posts

Same issue here with my KTM 1190 Adventure R, let me know if it works.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 98 posts

Same issue here with my KTM 1190 Adventure R, let me know if it works.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 121 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my KTM 1190 Adventure R.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 79 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my KTM 1190 Adventure R—need the code first.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 114 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my KTM 1190 Adventure R.

October 27, 2024 Reply

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