[Solution] KTM 150 XC W TPI immobilizer not responding after new key

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Airjordan
Member since August 2023 • 133 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my KTM 150 XC W TPI

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1006 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 150 XC W TPI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Pandaexpress
Member • 93 posts

Anyone try this on a KTM 150 XC W TPI with push-button start?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 92 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my KTM 150 XC W TPI as well.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 132 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my KTM 150 XC W TPI!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 54 posts

Appreciate any advice—my KTM 150 XC W TPI won’t recognize the key.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 82 posts

Just what I needed! My KTM 150 XC W TPI has been acting up lately.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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