[Solution] Got replacement ECU for Motomel Custom Dresser 250, now code doesn’t match

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Need my Motomel Custom Dresser 250's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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I have a 2011 Motomel Custom Dresser 250, will this method work for that year?

If this works for my Motomel Custom Dresser 250, I owe you big time.

I’ve been locked out of my Motomel Custom Dresser 250 all week. Hope this helps.

Anyone try this on a Motomel Custom Dresser 250 with push-button start?

I’ve been locked out of my Motomel Custom Dresser 250 all week. Hope this helps.

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