[Update] Trusted locksmith for Indian Chief key code?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Indian Chief to program a key?

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Indian Chief?

Wish I found this thread before towing my Indian Chief.

Worked for someone with a Indian Chief? Need to hear it!

Trying this out on my Indian Chief today—hoping it works.

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Indian Chief.

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

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