[Method] Can I bypass ignition lock on KTM 450EXC F with code?

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Xrayvision
Member since January 2022 • 53 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my KTM 450EXC F to program a key?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 450EXC F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Wildthing
Member • 42 posts

This thread might save my KTM 450EXC F. Thanks everyone!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 97 posts

Got a dead key fob for my KTM 450EXC F. Need the code badly.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 95 posts

Same issue here with my KTM 450EXC F, let me know if it works.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 79 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 450EXC F.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 35 posts

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

December 30, 2024 Reply

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