[Status: Resolved] VESPA S50 key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Megamind
Member since April 2023 • 130 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my VESPA S50

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1770 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the VESPA S50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 120 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my VESPA S50. Thanks!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 148 posts

Was about to tow my VESPA S50. Let me try this first.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 52 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with VESPA S50 key issues!

September 09, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 10 posts

Using this on my VESPA S50 now. Hope it works.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 137 posts

This thread might save my VESPA S50. Thanks everyone!

September 11, 2024 Reply

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