[It Worked!] Stuck programming my Vespa S 50 key - missing vital code

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Nighthawk
Member since January 2023 • 78 posts

How can I find my Vespa S 50's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1870 posts

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

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Phoenixrise
Member • 5 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Vespa S 50. This might do it.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 58 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Vespa S 50!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 104 posts

Desperate to get my Vespa S 50 running again. Trying this tonight.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 37 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Vespa S 50. This is a lifesaver.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 118 posts

Does this method work for the Vespa S 50 models from 2010 onward?

March 09, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 104 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Vespa S 50, hope someone can help.

March 10, 2025 Reply

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