[Completed] Replaced steering column, now CCM LX500 won’t start - code?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my CCM LX500 - help?

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My CCM LX500's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my CCM LX500 for days.

Really hoping this unlocks my CCM LX500's mystery code.

My CCM LX500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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