[Answered] Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic key fob?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic.

Trying to figure this out for my Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic too!

Worked on my cousin’s Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic—might work for mine too.

Following this for my Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic. Please update if it works!

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Aprilia Mana 850 Automatic.

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