[Answered] Benelli Macis 125 won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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How to find the key code to program keys for my Benelli Macis 125?

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Following this for my Benelli Macis 125. Please update if it works!

Really hoping this unlocks my Benelli Macis 125's mystery code.

My Benelli Macis 125 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Benelli Macis 125?

Same issue here with my Benelli Macis 125, let me know if it works.

Trying this out on my Benelli Macis 125 today—hoping it works.

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