[Archived] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my Kymco Xciting Ri?

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Byteme
Member since August 2021 • 14 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Kymco Xciting Ri for key programming?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kymco Xciting Ri. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 30 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Kymco Xciting Ri too!

February 07, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 103 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kymco Xciting Ri.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 52 posts

My Kymco Xciting Ri is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 107 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kymco Xciting Ri as well.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 149 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Kymco Xciting Ri. Thanks!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 149 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kymco Xciting Ris?

February 12, 2025 Reply

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