[Free Fix] How do I retrieve the key code for my Harley Davidson Springer Softail?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my Harley Davidson Springer Softail?

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My Harley Davidson Springer Softail is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Harley Davidson Springer Softail.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Harley Davidson Springer Softail.

Will this work for older Harley Davidson Springer Softails? Mine's a 2009.

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