[Method] Help! My Vespa Primavera 50 S is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Yellowfin
Member since July 2023 • 84 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Vespa Primavera 50 S for programming keys?

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vespa Primavera 50 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 24, 2025

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Greengiant
Member • 142 posts

My Vespa Primavera 50 S just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 118 posts

My Vespa Primavera 50 S is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 125 posts

This thread might save my Vespa Primavera 50 S. Thanks everyone!

April 26, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 52 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Vespa Primavera 50 S, would this method still work?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
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Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Vespa Primavera 50 S!

April 28, 2025 Reply

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