[Solved] Dealer charging $150 for Polaris Sportsman X2 550 key code - alternatives?

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Codemaster
Member since April 2023 • 38 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Polaris Sportsman X2 550?

Posted on March 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1894 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Polaris Sportsman X2 550. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Techlord
Member • 5 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Polaris Sportsman X2 550, hope this helps.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 76 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Polaris Sportsman X2 550. Trying this instead.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 66 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Polaris Sportsman X2 550.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 6 posts

I need this so bad for my Polaris Sportsman X2 550. Subscribed!

March 11, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 128 posts

My Polaris Sportsman X2 550 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 12, 2025 Reply

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