[Recommended Fix] Need key code after battery died in Vespa 946 RED

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Crazycat
Member since April 2022 • 30 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Vespa 946 RED - help?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vespa 946 RED. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Purplehaze
Member • 34 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Vespa 946 RED.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 36 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Vespa 946 RED. Trying this instead.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 116 posts

Been here before with my Vespa 946 RED. Let’s see if this one works.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 9 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Vespa 946 RED!

October 11, 2024 Reply

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