Key blank with PIAGGIO immobilizer (WFS), Minda type, for Vespa GTS 250–300 (2006–2017), GTS Super 125–300 (2008–2018), GTV 300 (2010–2017), LX 150 Touring (2010–2012), LXV 125 (2006–2013), Primavera 125–150 (2013–2018), Sprint 125–150 (2014–2018)

Piaggio Key Blank with Transponder – Minda – Vespa GTS, GTS Super, GTV, LX, LXV, Primavera, Sprint

Genuine Piaggio key blank with integrated transponder for Vespa vehicles with an electronic immobilizer and Minda locking system. The key is intended as a replacement or additional operating key. The corresponding Piaggio original part numbers are 1B004812 and 656873.

Two steps are required before the key can be used on the vehicle: First, the key blade must be mechanically cut to match the existing lock. The transponder integrated into the key head must then be programmed to the vehicle's electronic immobilizer.

Design of the Minda key blank

The key has a brown plastic head with an asymmetric, rounded basic shape. The surface has a fine texture and a matt finish. A round opening integrated into the key head allows attachment to a key ring.

The housing construction of the key head can be clearly identified in the images by the circumferential joint. The silver-coloured key blade has a longitudinal profile with pronounced guide grooves and side contours. An embossed marking is visible in the transition area between the key head and key blade.

The key is supplied as an uncut blank. The key profile shown is designed for the corresponding Minda locking system and must be compared with the existing original key before ordering.

Technical features

• Genuine Piaggio key blank with integrated transponder
• For electronic immobilizers with Minda locking system
• Brown plastic head with matt textured surface
• Mechanical key blade with longitudinal guide grooves
• Integrated opening for attachment to a key ring
• Key blade must be cut to match the vehicle lock before use
• Transponder must then be programmed to the immobilizer

Suitable for Vespa

• Vespa GTS 250–300 (2006–2017)
• Vespa GTS Super 125–300 (2008–2018)
• Vespa GTV 300 (2010–2017)
• Vespa LX 150 Touring (2010–2012)
• Vespa LXV 125 (2006–2013)
• Vespa Primavera 125–150 (2013–2018)
• Vespa Sprint 125–150 (2014–2018)

Piaggio original part numbers

Piaggio original part numbers: 1B004812 and 656873.

Piaggio used different locking systems and key profiles depending on the model, year and vehicle version. This key blank is intended for the corresponding Minda system. Before ordering, the profile of the key blade should therefore be compared in particular with the existing original key.

Cutting the key and programming the transponder

The key blank is not ready for use when supplied. Before programming the transponder, 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 Vespa 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 Vespa immobilizer systems using a brown master key. Programming may differ on other generations of immobilizer systems.