[Status: Resolved] Where’s the code stored on a Cagiva W8 smart key?

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How can I find my Cagiva W8's key code to program a new key?

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My Cagiva W8 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

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Following this for my Cagiva W8. Please update if it works!

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