[Completed] How to get the key code to program keys for my KTM 144 SX?

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How can I retrieve my KTM 144 SX's key code to make a spare key?

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Looking for the same thing for my KTM 144 SX, hope someone can help.

I think my KTM 144 SX has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Following along—same issue with my KTM 144 SX.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 144 SX.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a KTM 144 SX owner.

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