[Confirmed] Key code sticker faded - how to find code for OSSA 500 Yankee

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Ghostrider
Member since November 2022 • 144 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my OSSA 500 Yankee for key programming?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1111 posts

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

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 16 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old OSSA 500 Yankee.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 133 posts

Following along—same issue with my OSSA 500 Yankee.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 132 posts

I’ve been locked out of my OSSA 500 Yankee all week. Hope this helps.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 117 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my OSSA 500 Yankee.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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