[Confirmed] Can’t find my AJS Model 18 500 Statesman ignition code, stuck!

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How to get the key code to program keys for my AJS Model 18 500 Statesman?

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Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my AJS Model 18 500 Statesman.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my AJS Model 18 500 Statesman.

I’ve got a 2012 AJS Model 18 500 Statesman, would this method still work?

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