[Resolved] Does the Nipponia Sporty 125 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Megabyte
Member since June 2023 • 101 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Nipponia Sporty 125 for making new keys?

Posted on April 27, 2025
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Posted on April 28, 2025

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Warpspeed
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This thread might save my Nipponia Sporty 125. Thanks everyone!

April 28, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Nipponia Sporty 125 for a while.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
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My Nipponia Sporty 125 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
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Trying this out on my Nipponia Sporty 125 today—hoping it works.

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