Spare Ignition Key

[ultimax]

I bought a used 2019 Alpha w/electric start from a private owner and he only had one ignition key for it. Does anyone know what is needed in order to get a spare key for the sled? We have no local Arctic Cat dealer so I thought this forum might be a place to start. Is there an easy way to bypass the ignition switch in case I lost the key? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[IDspud]

Have bypassed key using simple wet weather push button rubber covered switch from Napa. Mounted it down by steering post so it can’t be accidentally pushed in.

 

[zl5600]

I bought a used 2019 Alpha w/electric start from a private owner and he only had one ignition key for it. Does anyone know what is needed in order to get a spare key for the sled? We have no local Arctic Cat dealer so I thought this forum might be a place to start. Is there an easy way to bypass the ignition switch in case I lost the key? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Pull the cover off of the key, there is a number on it. You can call any dealer to get you one. Country Cat would be a good place to start if you are in the States.

 

[ultimax]

Thanks for all your help, I remember years ago all you had to do was disconnect the switch and go, but these newer sleds have changed things.

 

[Octanee]

I haven't looked closely but I'm pretty sure it's the same, you should be able to bypass it, there is no actual chip to the key...

 

[nolanbedard]

Just unplug the whole hood if you ever lose the key. It’ll run with out the gauges, and the kill switch still kills the engine.

 

[ultimax]

Awesome,
Thanks for all the input. I guess my biggest concern was getting out of the mountains if the key gets lost while riding. It sounds like it's a non-issue since it will run by unplugging the hood harness.

 

[favoritos]

Maybe someone can clear up the hood question?
There is a feedback signal from the gauge to the ECU. Not sure how long they run full power without the signal?

 

[an171]

I am not running the stock gauge, using ns1 gauge, so don't think that would matter

 

[nolanbedard]

Maybe someone can clear up the hood question?
There is a feedback signal from the gauge to the ECU. Not sure how long they run full power without the signal?

Yup I’ve ran all day with hood unplugged.