[Closed] How can I access my KTM 525 SMC USA's key code to program new keys?

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Orangecrush
Member since April 2022 • 58 posts

How to get the factory key code for my KTM 525 SMC USA to make keys?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 987 posts

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

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (3)

Xrayvision
Member • 41 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 525 SMC USA.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 49 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a KTM 525 SMC USA before?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 80 posts

Why is finding a key code on a KTM 525 SMC USA this hard?!

December 05, 2024 Reply

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