[Archived] Programming new key for Benelli 500 Quattro - don’t know code

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How can I obtain my Benelli 500 Quattro's key code to program a spare key?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a Benelli 500 Quattro.

My Benelli 500 Quattro is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Benelli 500 Quattro.

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