[It Worked!] Dealer being difficult about Beta Ark 50 One key code

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How to find the factory key code to program Beta Ark 50 One keys?

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Been stuck with my Beta Ark 50 One for weeks. This might be the fix.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Beta Ark 50 One!

Trying this out on my Beta Ark 50 One today—hoping it works.

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Beta Ark 50 One.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Beta Ark 50 One.

I have a 2011 Beta Ark 50 One, will this method work for that year?

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