[Status: Resolved] Moto Guzzi 940 Custom key programming failed - what now?

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Zerocool
Member since December 2021 • 46 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Moto Guzzi 940 Custom keys?

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1797 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Moto Guzzi 940 Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Warpspeed
Member • 72 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Moto Guzzi 940 Custom!

August 11, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 88 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Moto Guzzi 940 Custom.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 65 posts

Was about to tow my Moto Guzzi 940 Custom. Let me try this first.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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