[It Worked!] Got a blank key - how to program for Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS?

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS keys?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS.

Struggling with the same issue on my Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS, following this thread.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS!

I’m not alone! My Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS is doing the same thing.

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