[Working] How dealers get key codes for Sym DRGBT 160

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Flyingmonk
Member since June 2022 • 24 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Sym DRGBT 160?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 660 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sym DRGBT 160. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Codeninja
Member • 94 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Sym DRGBT 160.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 97 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Sym DRGBT 160?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 25 posts

Desperate to get my Sym DRGBT 160 running again. Trying this tonight.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 125 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Sym DRGBT 160 for days.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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