[Fixed] My Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS only works with valet key - programming issue?

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How to get my Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS's key code to program replacement keys?

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My Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Just tried this on my Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS—anyone else have success?

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS.

Just what I needed! My Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS has been acting up lately.

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