[Working] Need the factory key code to program a key for my Piaggio MP3 Business 500

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Piaggio MP3 Business 500?

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Great info! Needed this for my old Piaggio MP3 Business 500.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Piaggio MP3 Business 500?

I think my Piaggio MP3 Business 500 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Saved me from towing my Piaggio MP3 Business 500. Thanks!

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Piaggio MP3 Business 500.

Got a dead key fob for my Piaggio MP3 Business 500. Need the code badly.

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