[Method] Dealer being difficult about Suzuki SV 650A key code

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Suzuki SV 650A?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start Suzuki SV 650As?

Does this method work for the Suzuki SV 650A models from 2010 onward?

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Suzuki SV 650A owner.

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