[Free Fix] Need help finding my KTM 690 DUKE 12 onwards's key code

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Alphaomega
Member since December 2022 • 40 posts

Where's the key code stored on a KTM 690 DUKE 12 onwards for programming keys?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 07, 2024

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Madhatter
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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 690 DUKE 12 onwards.

November 07, 2024 Reply
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November 08, 2024 Reply
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