[Update] Can’t find my Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse ignition code, stuck!

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How can I obtain my Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse's key code to program a spare key?

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This is exactly what I need for my Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse, thanks for posting!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse.

I’m in the same boat with my Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse. This looks promising.

Will this work for older Indian Chief Classic Dark Horses? Mine's a 2009.

My Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

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