[Success] Do I need a dealer for Honda Ape 50 Type D immobilizer reset?

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How can I retrieve my Honda Ape 50 Type D's key code to make a spare key?

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This might finally help me unlock my Honda Ape 50 Type D's key code.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda Ape 50 Type D for a while.

Just tried this on my Honda Ape 50 Type D—anyone else have success?

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