[Archived] Trying to register new fob for Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV - stuck on code

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Gamerpro
Member since December 2022 • 27 posts

Looking for my Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1142 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombieking
Member • 22 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 30 posts

Will this work if the Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV has an aftermarket alarm?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 79 posts

My Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 133 posts

Using this on my Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV now. Hope it works.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 70 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 137 posts

If this works for my Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV, I owe you big time.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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