[Issue Closed] Any success recovering lost code from old Kymco 150 Grand King keys?

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Trying to program a new key for my Kymco 150 Grand King - where's the key code?

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I think my Kymco 150 Grand King has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Struggling with the same issue on my Kymco 150 Grand King, following this thread.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kymco 150 Grand King. Trying this instead.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kymco 150 Grand King.

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Kymco 150 Grand King.

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