[Completed] My Kymco Super 8 is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Nighthawk
Member since April 2022 • 58 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Kymco Super 8 for making new keys?

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco Super 8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotshot
Member • 92 posts

Following along—same issue with my Kymco Super 8.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 10 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kymco Super 8 this hard?!

April 06, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 58 posts

My Kymco Super 8 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 38 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Kymco Super 8.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 131 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Kymco Super 8 key issues!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 136 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Kymco Super 8—need the code first.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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