[Issue Closed] Do you need a code when changing BCM in Arctic Cat 450i?

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Arctic Cat 450i?

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Just tried this on my Arctic Cat 450i—anyone else have success?

My Arctic Cat 450i is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Arctic Cat 450i.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Arctic Cat 450i.

My Arctic Cat 450i's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Arctic Cat 450i.

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