[Closed] Why does my Suzuki Viva R Cool need a code to start?

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Suzuki Viva R Cool key fob?

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Trying this out on my Suzuki Viva R Cool today—hoping it works.

Was about to give up on my Suzuki Viva R Cool, but this gives me hope.

This trick worked for my buddy's Suzuki Viva R Cool. Giving it a go myself.

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