[Recommended Fix] Trying to get ignition working again on my MBK Booster X

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Haloeffect
Member since January 2023 • 41 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my MBK Booster X?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 706 posts

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

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 9 posts

Following this for my MBK Booster X. Please update if it works!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 26 posts

I have a 2011 MBK Booster X, will this method work for that year?

March 05, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 136 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MBK Booster X.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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