[Verified] Sherco 08 Trial not starting - no key programming code

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Matrixfan
Member since December 2021 • 116 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Sherco 08 Trial

Posted on March 12, 2025
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Posted on March 13, 2025

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Haloeffect
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March 13, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 93 posts

I have the same Sherco 08 Trial and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 89 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Sherco 08 Trial, following this thread.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
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This thread might save my Sherco 08 Trial. Thanks everyone!

March 16, 2025 Reply

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