[Success] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my Harley Davidson Softail Custom?

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Where's the key code stored in my Harley Davidson Softail Custom for key programming?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Harley Davidson Softail Custom.

Appreciate any advice—my Harley Davidson Softail Custom won’t recognize the key.

I really hope this trick works on my Harley Davidson Softail Custom.

My Harley Davidson Softail Custom might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

My Harley Davidson Softail Custom's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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