[Success] Bennche Gray Wolf 400 immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Bennche Gray Wolf 400?

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Following this for my Bennche Gray Wolf 400. Please update if it works!

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Bennche Gray Wolf 400.

Appreciate any advice—my Bennche Gray Wolf 400 won’t recognize the key.

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