[Method] Lost transponder code for my Piaggio Zip - any ideas?

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Trying to program a new key for my Piaggio Zip - where's the key code?

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My Piaggio Zip won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Piaggio Zip—need the code first.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Piaggio Zip!

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Piaggio Zip.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Piaggio Zip!

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