[It Worked!] Code problem on KTM 450 XC F - can’t drive it

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Kingkong
Member since December 2021 • 40 posts

Need my KTM 450 XC F's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1412 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 450 XC F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Madhatter
Member • 131 posts

Why is finding a key code on a KTM 450 XC F this hard?!

March 23, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 116 posts

Saved me from towing my KTM 450 XC F. Thanks!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 101 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my KTM 450 XC F.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 17 posts

I have a 2011 KTM 450 XC F, will this method work for that year?

March 26, 2025 Reply

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