[Free Fix] My Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Wizardoz
Member since January 2022 • 83 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor - where's the key code?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkangel
Member • 71 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Otto Bike MCR Hub Motors?

September 17, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 129 posts

My Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 119 posts

Same issue here with my Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor, let me know if it works.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 57 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 115 posts

Worked for someone with a Otto Bike MCR Hub Motor? Need to hear it!

September 21, 2024 Reply

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