[Update] Key cloning didn’t work - Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 still needs code

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Looking for my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200's key code to program a new key

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 this weekend.

Will this work for older Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200s? Mine's a 2009.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 this weekend.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200's key code.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 key issues!

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