[Working] Ignition won’t engage on Motobi 254 - missing PIN?

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Knightlight
Member since April 2023 • 28 posts

Looking for my Motobi 254's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1786 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Motobi 254. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Misterx
Member • 43 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Motobi 254.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 43 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Motobi 254 owner.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 126 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Motobi 254's key code.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 105 posts

My Motobi 254 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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