[It Worked!] Where do dealerships get the key code to program Bimota V Due keys?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Bimota V Due

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Been stuck with my Bimota V Due for weeks. This might be the fix.

Anyone try this on a Bimota V Due with push-button start?

Got a dead key fob for my Bimota V Due. Need the code badly.

Still can’t find the code for my Bimota V Due. This might do it.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Bimota V Due's key code.

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