[Archived] Malaguti Madison 250 key reader not responding - code issue?

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Where's the key code hidden on a Malaguti Madison 250 for key programming?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Malaguti Madison 250. Trying this instead.

Struggling with the same issue on my Malaguti Madison 250, following this thread.

Struggling with the same issue on my Malaguti Madison 250, following this thread.

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