[Completed] Sym Maxsym 400i is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Unclesam
Member since February 2023 • 126 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Sym Maxsym 400i?

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 934 posts

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

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 140 posts

My Sym Maxsym 400i needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 14, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 122 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Sym Maxsym 400i!

March 15, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 26 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Sym Maxsym 400i.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 9 posts

Worked for someone with a Sym Maxsym 400i? Need to hear it!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 7 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Sym Maxsym 400i. Giving it a go myself.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 93 posts

My Sym Maxsym 400i has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 19, 2025 Reply

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