[Method] Need my Can Am Outlander 500 EFI's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my Can Am Outlander 500 EFI?

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My Can Am Outlander 500 EFI's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

My mechanic said this might help with my Can Am Outlander 500 EFI key issue.

I have a 2011 Can Am Outlander 500 EFI, will this method work for that year?

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