[Solution] Key code help for Sym Maxsym 400i ABS with switchblade key

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Cosmokid
Member since May 2023 • 42 posts

Looking for my Sym Maxsym 400i ABS's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1781 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sym Maxsym 400i ABS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 84 posts

My Sym Maxsym 400i ABS's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 102 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Sym Maxsym 400i ABS.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 131 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Sym Maxsym 400i ABS, following this thread.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 79 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Sym Maxsym 400i ABS this weekend.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 25 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Sym Maxsym 400i ABS before?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 122 posts

Just what I needed! My Sym Maxsym 400i ABS has been acting up lately.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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