[Method] Got new ECU and now Bimota Tesi 3D E wants key programming code

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Need my Bimota Tesi 3D E's key code to program a new transponder key

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My Bimota Tesi 3D E won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

I’ve got a 2012 Bimota Tesi 3D E, would this method still work?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Bimota Tesi 3D E!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Bimota Tesi 3D E before?

Just tried this on my Bimota Tesi 3D E—anyone else have success?

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