[Recommended Fix] Trying to revive old Sherco 08 - no key code available

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Titanium
Member since August 2022 • 46 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Sherco 08 keys?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 815 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sherco 08. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 32 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Sherco 08.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 143 posts

Worked for someone with a Sherco 08? Need to hear it!

August 04, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 5 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Sherco 08.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 40 posts

My Sherco 08 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 06, 2024 Reply

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