[Issue Closed] Stuck at home with my Softail Deluxe - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Skywalker
Member since April 2023 • 46 posts

Need my Softail Deluxe's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1092 posts

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

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Zombiehunt
Member • 61 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Softail Deluxe owner.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 92 posts

Same problem on my Softail Deluxe. Watching for any working solutions.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 129 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Softail Deluxe.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 26 posts

Saved me from towing my Softail Deluxe. Thanks!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 50 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Softail Deluxe.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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