[Answered] Where's the key code hidden on a Montesa Cota 315 R for key programming?

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Killerinst
Member since November 2021 • 93 posts

Looking for my Montesa Cota 315 R's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 11, 2025
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Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 83 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Montesa Cota 315 R—need the code first.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 144 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Montesa Cota 315 R.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 52 posts

My Montesa Cota 315 R just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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