[Resolved] Programmed new key but Piaggio Zip Special Edition still won’t start - code?

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Nightowl
Member since January 2023 • 22 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Piaggio Zip Special Edition?

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1303 posts

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

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 53 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Piaggio Zip Special Edition?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 17 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Piaggio Zip Special Edition.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 26 posts

Using this on my Piaggio Zip Special Edition now. Hope it works.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 88 posts

I’m not alone! My Piaggio Zip Special Edition is doing the same thing.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 150 posts

My Piaggio Zip Special Edition might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 64 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Piaggio Zip Special Edition key code too.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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