[Solution] My Sachs SX1 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Voodoochild
Member since September 2022 • 113 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Sachs SX1 key?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sachs SX1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

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Laserfocus
Member • 77 posts

I need this so bad for my Sachs SX1. Subscribed!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 18 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Sachs SX1.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 113 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Sachs SX1 this hard?!

October 28, 2024 Reply

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