[Completed] Schwinn Newport 150 won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Lionheart
Member since February 2023 • 143 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Schwinn Newport 150?

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Schwinn Newport 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 135 posts

Will this work for older Schwinn Newport 150s? Mine's a 2009.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 110 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Schwinn Newport 150.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 82 posts

Will this work for older Schwinn Newport 150s? Mine's a 2009.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 97 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Schwinn Newport 150!

December 01, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 72 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Schwinn Newport 150s?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 128 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Schwinn Newport 150, would this method still work?

December 03, 2024 Reply

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