[Issue Closed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Vincent Black Lightning?

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Pixelpusher
Member since July 2022 • 51 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Vincent Black Lightning?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1308 posts

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

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Hackman
Member • 64 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Vincent Black Lightning. Trying this instead.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 116 posts

I tried this with my Vincent Black Lightning but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 19, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 103 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Vincent Black Lightning's key code.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 22 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Vincent Black Lightning!

February 21, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 149 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Vincent Black Lightning.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 112 posts

Trying this on my Vincent Black Lightning later. Will report back.

February 23, 2025 Reply

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