[Archived] Trying to start my Sym VS 150 but it says 'immobilized'

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Zetareticuli
Member since July 2023 • 33 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Sym VS 150?

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1734 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sym VS 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Knightlight
Member • 36 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Sym VS 150 key issues!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 115 posts

My Sym VS 150 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 118 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Sym VS 150 as well.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 59 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Sym VS 150's key code.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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