[Completed] Code card lost - Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS won't accept new key

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How to get the factory key code for my Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS to make keys?

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My Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Was about to give up on my Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS, but this gives me hope.

I’m in the same boat with my Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS. This looks promising.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS owner.

I’ve got a 2012 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS, would this method still work?

My Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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