Key blank with PIAGGIO immobilizer (WFS) for Gilera Nexus 125–300 (2006–2012), Runner 125 VX (2005–2016), Runner 200 VXR (2006–2011)

Piaggio Key Blank with Transponder – Gilera Nexus, Runner VX, Runner VXR

Genuine Piaggio key blank with integrated transponder for Gilera vehicles with an electronic immobilizer. The blank is intended for making an additional or new operating key and is listed under Piaggio original part number 949606.

Before the key can be used on the vehicle, the metal key blade must first be cut to match the existing locking system. In addition, the transponder housed inside the key head must be programmed to the electronic immobilizer before first use.

Design and key profile

The key has a distinctive red plastic head with a flat, rounded basic shape. Several interlocking circular lines form a raised contour on both sides. The upper circle also forms a large opening integrated directly into the key head for attachment to a key ring.

The silver-coloured key blade is supplied as an uncut blank. The images show a longitudinal profile, a pronounced guide groove and the side profiling of the key blade. The tip has the basic geometric shape specified for this key blank.

As different key profiles may be used on Piaggio and Gilera vehicles depending on the model and version, the shape of the blank should be compared with the existing original key before ordering.

Technical features

• Genuine Piaggio key blank with integrated transponder
• For Gilera vehicles with electronic immobilizer
• Red plastic head with raised circular pattern
• Large integrated opening for attachment to a key ring
• Uncut mechanical key blade with guide groove
• Key blade must be cut to match the existing vehicle lock
• Transponder must be programmed to the immobilizer before first use

Suitable for Gilera

• Gilera Nexus 125 (2007–2009, 2012)
• Gilera Nexus 250 (2006–2008)
• Gilera Nexus 300 (2008–2012)
• Gilera Runner 125 VX (2005–2016)
• Gilera Runner 200 VXR (2006–2011)

Piaggio original part number

Piaggio original part number: 949606.

Mechanical cutting and transponder programming

The key is supplied as a blank and is not ready for immediate use. Before programming it to the immobilizer, the key blade must already have been mechanically cut to match the existing vehicle key or ignition lock.

New keys with a transponder must be programmed to the vehicle's electronic immobilizer before first use. On appropriately equipped Piaggio and Gilera immobilizer systems, the brown master key is required for this procedure.

Important: The individual programming steps must be carried out quickly one after another. No more than 10 seconds may elapse between changing keys.

Instructions for programming new keys

1. Insert the master key: Insert the brown master key into the ignition switch.
2. Switch on the ignition: Turn the master key to ON, wait 1–2 seconds and then turn it back to OFF. Remove the master key.
3. Insert the new key: Within 10 seconds, insert the new, correctly cut operating key (Slave-Key) into the ignition switch.
4. Program the new key: Turn the ignition to ON, wait 1–2 seconds and then turn it back to OFF. Remove the key.
5. Program additional keys: If additional or existing operating keys are to remain in use, they must also be programmed one after another. Insert each key within 10 seconds, turn the ignition to ON for 1–2 seconds and then back to OFF.
6. Complete the programming procedure: Finally, insert the brown master key again, turn the ignition to ON for 1–2 seconds and then back to OFF. Remove the master key.

Check operation

After completing the programming procedure, check the behaviour of the immobilizer indicator light. Then insert the new key and attempt to start the engine. If the engine starts normally, the key has been programmed successfully.

Note: The brown master key is essential for this programming procedure. Existing operating keys must be programmed again during the same programming sequence if they are to remain usable.

The procedure described applies to appropriately equipped Piaggio and Gilera immobilizer systems using a brown master key. Programming may differ on other generations of immobilizer systems.