[Archived] Where do dealerships get the key code to program Enfield Lightning keys?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Enfield Lightning?

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If this works for my Enfield Lightning, I owe you big time.

I have a 2011 Enfield Lightning, will this method work for that year?

Following along—same issue with my Enfield Lightning.

Waiting to see if this will work on my Enfield Lightning as well.

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