[Update] Bought a replacement key - now Sherco ST 290 won’t turn over

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Omegaman
Member since May 2022 • 80 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Sherco ST 290 keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sherco ST 290. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Javajunkie
Member • 71 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Sherco ST 290 this hard?!

January 21, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 128 posts

Been stuck with my Sherco ST 290 for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 52 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Sherco ST 290?

January 23, 2025 Reply

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