[Status: Resolved] KTM 525 EXC Racing repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Yellowdog
Member since January 2022 • 73 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my KTM 525 EXC Racing?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 996 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 525 EXC Racing. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 141 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my KTM 525 EXC Racing.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 22 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the KTM 525 EXC Racing?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 111 posts

I’ve been locked out of my KTM 525 EXC Racing all week. Hope this helps.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 116 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 525 EXC Racing.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 56 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my KTM 525 EXC Racing.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 11 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's KTM 525 EXC Racing. Giving it a go myself.

August 12, 2024 Reply

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