[Verified] Replacing immobilizer module on Kymco Pulsar 125 - need to reprogram?

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Looking for my Kymco Pulsar 125's factory key code to program a key

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I have a 2011 Kymco Pulsar 125, will this method work for that year?

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kymco Pulsar 125.

This just might solve my Kymco Pulsar 125's ignition issue.

Same issue here with my Kymco Pulsar 125, let me know if it works.

Appreciate any advice—my Kymco Pulsar 125 won’t recognize the key.

Appreciate any advice—my Kymco Pulsar 125 won’t recognize the key.

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