[Answered] Need the key code to program a new key for my KTM Freeride 250 R - help?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my KTM Freeride 250 R

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Following along—same issue with my KTM Freeride 250 R.

Struggling with the same issue on my KTM Freeride 250 R, following this thread.

My KTM Freeride 250 R just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer KTM Freeride 250 R.

Just checking in to say this helped with my KTM Freeride 250 R. Thanks!

Will this work for older KTM Freeride 250 Rs? Mine's a 2009.

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