[Confirmed Fix] KTM EXC 300 key reader not responding - code issue?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my KTM EXC 300?

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Really need the key code for my KTM EXC 300, thanks for sharing!

Why is finding a key code on a KTM EXC 300 this hard?!

Same problem on my KTM EXC 300. Watching for any working solutions.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my KTM EXC 300 key code too.

My KTM EXC 300's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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