[Closed] My Malaguti SpiderMax RS500 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Haloeffect
Member since March 2022 • 42 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Malaguti SpiderMax RS500 key fob?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Malaguti SpiderMax RS500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (3)

Hotshot
Member • 90 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Malaguti SpiderMax RS500 key issues!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 76 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Malaguti SpiderMax RS500. Trying this instead.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 147 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Malaguti SpiderMax RS500 before?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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