[Resolved] My Aprilia Scarabeo 200 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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How do I obtain the key code to program a Aprilia Scarabeo 200 key fob?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Aprilia Scarabeo 200 owner.

My mechanic said this might help with my Aprilia Scarabeo 200 key issue.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Aprilia Scarabeo 200?

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Aprilia Scarabeo 200. Trying this now.

Appreciate any advice—my Aprilia Scarabeo 200 won’t recognize the key.

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