[Method] MZ Sportstar 300 won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Rocketman
Member since June 2022 • 50 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my MZ Sportstar 300

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1543 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MZ Sportstar 300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Eve
Member • 30 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a MZ Sportstar 300 before?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 23 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's MZ Sportstar 300. Giving it a go myself.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 131 posts

Saved me from towing my MZ Sportstar 300. Thanks!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 37 posts

Following this for my MZ Sportstar 300. Please update if it works!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 5 posts

This might finally help me unlock my MZ Sportstar 300's key code.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 64 posts

I have a 2011 MZ Sportstar 300, will this method work for that year?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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