[Answered] My Kymco Maxxer 400 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Jazzmann
Member since April 2023 • 85 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Kymco Maxxer 400?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1066 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco Maxxer 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 41 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kymco Maxxer 400s?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 66 posts

Was about to tow my Kymco Maxxer 400. Let me try this first.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 73 posts

Worked for someone with a Kymco Maxxer 400? Need to hear it!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 22 posts

Following this for my Kymco Maxxer 400. Please update if it works!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 141 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kymco Maxxer 400.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 40 posts

I have the same Kymco Maxxer 400 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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