[Free Tool] Vespa LX150 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Techguru
Member since June 2023 • 125 posts

Looking for my Vespa LX150's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vespa LX150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 96 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Vespa LX150. Need the code badly.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 8 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Vespa LX150 for a while.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 55 posts

This thread might save my Vespa LX150. Thanks everyone!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 119 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Vespa LX150. This looks promising.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 88 posts

I think my Vespa LX150 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 134 posts

Was about to tow my Vespa LX150. Let me try this first.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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