[Issue Closed] Code problem on Kymco Spike - can’t drive it

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Silversurf
Member since May 2022 • 54 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kymco Spike

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1764 posts

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

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Orangecrush
Member • 100 posts

This thread might save my Kymco Spike. Thanks everyone!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 22 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kymco Spike.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 27 posts

My Kymco Spike has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 95 posts

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

August 20, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 50 posts

My Kymco Spike's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 24 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kymco Spike.

August 22, 2024 Reply

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