[Confirmed] Can I extract key code from my Piaggio MP3 400 VIN?

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Xenoking
Member since January 2023 • 63 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Piaggio MP3 400?

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1508 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Piaggio MP3 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Papasmurf
Member • 126 posts

My Piaggio MP3 400 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 130 posts

Was about to tow my Piaggio MP3 400. Let me try this first.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 88 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Piaggio MP3 400 as well.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 81 posts

I have the same Piaggio MP3 400 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 52 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Piaggio MP3 400 key issue.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 138 posts

Been here before with my Piaggio MP3 400. Let’s see if this one works.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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