[Solved] Stuck at home with my NSU Superlux - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Icedragon
Member since November 2021 • 15 posts

Need my NSU Superlux's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1975 posts

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

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Darkangel
Member • 21 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my NSU Superlux, following this thread.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 95 posts

I’m in the same boat with my NSU Superlux. This looks promising.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 17 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a NSU Superlux?

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 15 posts

My NSU Superlux might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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