[Status: Resolved] Can I reset the immobilizer on my Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme without dealer?

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Techlord
Member since April 2022 • 86 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 16 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 15 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 86 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme, would this method still work?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 95 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 109 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 58 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Otto Bike MXR Maxi Extreme.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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