[Free Fix] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to KTM Prestige

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my KTM Prestige?

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My KTM Prestige is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

Trying this on my KTM Prestige later. Will report back.

Would love to see a video version of this for a KTM Prestige.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a KTM Prestige before?

Trying this on my KTM Prestige later. Will report back.

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