[Method] My Vmoto Lightning only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Unclesam
Member since June 2022 • 62 posts

How can I retrieve my Vmoto Lightning's key code to make a spare key?

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

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 37 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Vmoto Lightning before?

March 24, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 103 posts

Worked for someone with a Vmoto Lightning? Need to hear it!

March 25, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 52 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Vmoto Lightning!

March 26, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 20 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Vmoto Lightning, following this thread.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 21 posts

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

March 28, 2025 Reply

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