[Status: Resolved] Need key code after ECU replacement in MZ SAXON 500

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Xenoking
Member since August 2021 • 84 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program MZ SAXON 500 keys?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1277 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MZ SAXON 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Neondream
Member • 74 posts

Appreciate any advice—my MZ SAXON 500 won’t recognize the key.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 108 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my MZ SAXON 500. Trying this now.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 69 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MZ SAXON 500 this weekend.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 40 posts

Saved me from towing my MZ SAXON 500. Thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 34 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MZ SAXON 500.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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