[Issue Closed] Any success recovering lost code from old Kymco 150 Grand King keys?

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Member since January 2023 • 129 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Kymco 150 Grand King - where's the key code?

Posted on January 20, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco 150 Grand King. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Gamerpro
Member • 112 posts

I think my Kymco 150 Grand King has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 75 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Kymco 150 Grand King, following this thread.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 143 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kymco 150 Grand King. Trying this instead.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 113 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kymco 150 Grand King.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 72 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kymco 150 Grand King.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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