[Completed] How to find the key code to program keys for my KTM 890 Adventure R?

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Kungfupanda
Member since April 2023 • 13 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my KTM 890 Adventure R?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitaldude
Member • 88 posts

Same issue here with my KTM 890 Adventure R, let me know if it works.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 82 posts

My KTM 890 Adventure R won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 97 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my KTM 890 Adventure R.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 149 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 KTM 890 Adventure R.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 87 posts

My KTM 890 Adventure R refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 127 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my KTM 890 Adventure R—need the code first.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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