[Closed] Trying to get key code from VIN for my Sherco 250 SEF R Factory

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Electriceel
Member since November 2021 • 80 posts

Need my Sherco 250 SEF R Factory's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1651 posts

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

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 101 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Sherco 250 SEF R Factory—might work for mine too.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 48 posts

Using this on my Sherco 250 SEF R Factory now. Hope it works.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 130 posts

Same issue here with my Sherco 250 SEF R Factory, let me know if it works.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 30 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Sherco 250 SEF R Factory before?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 52 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Sherco 250 SEF R Factory too.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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