[Issue Closed] Dealer wants $200 for Sherco ST 305 PIN - other options?

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How to get my Sherco ST 305's key code to program replacement keys?

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Saved me from towing my Sherco ST 305. Thanks!

Worked for someone with a Sherco ST 305? Need to hear it!

Got a dead key fob for my Sherco ST 305. Need the code badly.

Trying this on my Sherco ST 305 later. Will report back.

Will this work for older Sherco ST 305s? Mine's a 2009.

Been stuck with my Sherco ST 305 for weeks. This might be the fix.

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