[Fixed] Bought used Sherco 250 SE R - where's the key code?

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Nightowl
Member since September 2022 • 46 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Sherco 250 SE R?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1502 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sherco 250 SE R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Flyingdutch
Member • 93 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Sherco 250 SE R. This looks promising.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 9 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Sherco 250 SE R, hope this helps.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 73 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Sherco 250 SE R.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 10 posts

My Sherco 250 SE R is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 120 posts

Been here before with my Sherco 250 SE R. Let’s see if this one works.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 29 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Sherco 250 SE R.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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