KYMCO Xciting 500 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe KYMCO Xciting 500 came with two kinds of key: a pair of ignition keys, plus shutter keys. The shutter key opens the cover over the ignition keyhole and the ignition key does everything else. Neither has a chip. If you are missing one type, say which when you call, because they are separate jobs.

KYMCO Xciting 500 key quick facts

KYMCO's 2006 Xciting 500 owner's manual says the scooter has two ignition switch keys and shutter keys.
The shutter over the ignition keyhole is opened by inserting the shutter key with its OPEN side facing up, and closed with the SHUT side up.
The seat is unlocked with the ignition key, turned counterclockwise, with a different procedure depending on whether the engine is running.
The fuel cap is opened from the ignition switch: the key is turned to a marked position where it cannot be removed, then clockwise.
The front small box is opened by turning the key clockwise and closed by turning it counterclockwise.

KYMCO Xciting 500 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2000s	Xciting 500	mechanical ignition key plus a separate shutter key	no	The owner's manual describes cut keys and a mechanical keyhole shutter, with no immobilizer.

Two kinds of key in the original set

KYMCO's later scooters build the shutter opener into the head of the ignition key. The Xciting 500 comes from the period when it was a separate piece. The manual says the scooter has two ignition switch keys and shutter keys, and shows the shutter key going into a hole at the ignition switch, OPEN side up to open the shutter and SHUT side up to close it.

On a scooter this age, the original set may not be complete. An Xciting with an ignition key and no shutter key can be ridden with the shutter left open. That works until somebody closes it.

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What the ignition key controls

The Xciting was KYMCO's flagship in its day and put a lot of functions through the main switch:

Seat release, by turning the key counterclockwise, with separate steps for engine stopped and engine running
Fuel cap release, from a marked ignition position where the key stays captive
The front small box, opened clockwise and closed counterclockwise, after which the key is removed
The steering lock

Where owners run into trouble

The lockout to avoid on an Xciting 500 is a closed shutter with no shutter key. The ignition key is in your hand and useless, because it cannot reach the lock. Do not try to lever the shutter aside. It sits directly over the switch, and damage there turns a key job into an ignition switch replacement.

The second is age. On a scooter from the 2000s the ignition switch has released the seat and the fuel cap many times. If the key no longer finds the fuel position reliably, the switch and the key both deserve a look before one of them fails at a fuel station.

Getting replacement keys

Tell us three things: how many ignition keys you have, whether you have a shutter key, and whether the shutter is currently open or closed. With that we know what to bring. Ownership is confirmed with photo ID and the registration or title. An ignition key is cut to the scooter's lock and tested through the seat, fuel cap and front box functions, and the shutter is dealt with as its own task.

If you have a full set, guard the shutter keys. They are the part of the set that is hardest to replace casually.

Where to find the key code

The Xciting manual has a key number entry and says the key number is needed when you order a replacement. Check the original keys and paperwork for it. On an Xciting 500 that has changed hands, the number may be gone, and keys are made from the lock itself.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

KYMCO Xciting 500 key FAQ

Why did my Xciting 500 come with two different kinds of key?

One kind is the ignition key. The other is the shutter key, which opens the cover over the ignition keyhole. KYMCO's 2006 manual says the scooter has two ignition switch keys and shutter keys.

Does the Xciting 500 have an immobilizer?

The owner's manual does not describe one. It covers cut keys and the mechanical shutter only.

The shutter is closed and I have no shutter key. Can I still ride?

Not until the shutter is opened, since the ignition key cannot be inserted. Have it opened properly so the switch underneath is not damaged.

Is the Xciting 400i the same?

It is a later, different scooter. Call with the year and model and we will confirm what that one needs.

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