[Verified] Help needed - KTM 250 XC TPI not recognizing replacement key

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Frostbyte
Member since August 2022 • 117 posts

Where's the key code stored in my KTM 250 XC TPI for key programming?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1214 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 250 XC TPI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 126 posts

I tried this with my KTM 250 XC TPI but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 87 posts

I’m not alone! My KTM 250 XC TPI is doing the same thing.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 10 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a KTM 250 XC TPI owner.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 55 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my KTM 250 XC TPI.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 142 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my KTM 250 XC TPI!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 62 posts

Trying to figure this out for my KTM 250 XC TPI too!

March 22, 2025 Reply

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