[Closed] Puch Maxi Sport refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Airjordan
Member since January 2023 • 35 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Puch Maxi Sport

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1042 posts

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

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Codeninja
Member • 34 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Puch Maxi Sport—need the code first.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 46 posts

Been stuck with my Puch Maxi Sport for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 86 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Puch Maxi Sport. Need the code badly.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 74 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Puch Maxi Sport this weekend.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 96 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Puch Maxi Sport.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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