[Archived] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Italjet Dragster D180LC

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Where's the key code hidden on a Italjet Dragster D180LC for key programming?

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My Italjet Dragster D180LC has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Worked on my cousin’s Italjet Dragster D180LC—might work for mine too.

Does this method work for the Italjet Dragster D180LC models from 2010 onward?

I’ve got a 2012 Italjet Dragster D180LC, would this method still work?

Worked for someone with a Italjet Dragster D180LC? Need to hear it!

Trying to figure this out for my Italjet Dragster D180LC too!

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