[Confirmed] Need my Kymco MXU500i DX's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Flyingdutch
Member since March 2023 • 41 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Kymco MXU500i DX?

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco MXU500i DX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Knightlight
Member • 73 posts

Desperate to get my Kymco MXU500i DX running again. Trying this tonight.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 135 posts

My Kymco MXU500i DX's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 41 posts

Been stuck with my Kymco MXU500i DX for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 28 posts

Same issue here with my Kymco MXU500i DX, let me know if it works.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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