[Confirmed Fix] Locked out - need key code help for Malaguti Phantom F12R LC

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Techguru
Member since September 2022 • 139 posts

Looking for my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Malaguti Phantom F12R LC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Frostbite
Member • 124 posts

I tried this with my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 30 posts

I tried this with my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 20, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 81 posts

Just tried this on my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC—anyone else have success?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 84 posts

Just tried this on my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC—anyone else have success?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 149 posts

My Malaguti Phantom F12R LC refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 131 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Malaguti Phantom F12R LC for days.

April 24, 2025 Reply

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