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Old Nov 26, 2024 | 09:07 PM
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My recently purchased 2008 lo came with two keys but I was told that the second key had not been paired to the bike. True enough when I turn the key on the security lights flash and no start. Is this something that I can correct or does it need a dealer to pair?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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Are you sure it is the key and not the fob?

I have a 2008 here with no security, the key is just a key and nothing special.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2024 | 10:31 AM
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Yes I should have said fob. Key works fine turns and so on but turn signals just flash and yes fob battery is good
 
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Old Nov 27, 2024 | 10:40 AM
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Unless you have access to a digital tech device then the easiest solution is probably a visit to a dealer. Some independents might have a techno research device which I believe can do the fob programming.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sleighcrane
Yes I should have said fob. Key works fine turns and so on but turn signals just flash and yes fob battery is good
One of my FOBs, I ride an '07, quit working a couple of years ago.

So it does happen.
 

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Old Nov 27, 2024 | 07:22 PM
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Called the dealer today and they confirmed bike and fob need to get married at dealer. Imagine that ! I’ll turn that into a nice spring time ride next year.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2024 | 03:07 AM
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Of course a dealer would say that and they will be right but as I mentioned you might be able to find an independent as well dependent on style of fob.

8.3 Centurion Super Pro - Hands Free Keyfob Programming - TechnoResearch Manuals
 

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Thanks Andy I think I will just wait as they said it is only a 20 minute deal to program
 
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