[Confirmed] Dealer wants $200 for Kymco X Town 300i PIN - other options?

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Blackbelt
Member since July 2022 • 68 posts

How can I find my Kymco X Town 300i's key code to program a new key?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1071 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco X Town 300i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 137 posts

Desperate to get my Kymco X Town 300i running again. Trying this tonight.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 150 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Kymco X Town 300i all week. Hope this helps.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 82 posts

I think my Kymco X Town 300i has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 16 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Kymco X Town 300i.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 98 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kymco X Town 300i.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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