[Update] How do locksmiths get key codes for KTM 990 Adventures?

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Pandaking
Member since June 2022 • 58 posts

Looking for my KTM 990 Adventure's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 990 Adventure. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphawolf
Member • 145 posts

My KTM 990 Adventure is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 38 posts

I tried this with my KTM 990 Adventure but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 21 posts

Just tried this on my KTM 990 Adventure—anyone else have success?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 93 posts

Using this on my KTM 990 Adventure now. Hope it works.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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