[Free Fix] Best way to obtain key code for Yamaha TMAX SX

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Yamaha TMAX SX

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start Yamaha TMAX SXs?

Wish I found this thread before towing my Yamaha TMAX SX.

Appreciate any advice—my Yamaha TMAX SX won’t recognize the key.

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