[Fixed] 19751978 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Zetajones
Member since January 2023 • 83 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 19751978

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Jumpman
Member • 93 posts

Just what I needed! My 19751978 has been acting up lately.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 60 posts

I think my 19751978 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 38 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 19751978?

November 22, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 23 posts

My 19751978 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 23, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 115 posts

My 19751978 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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