[Archived] Trying to DIY program a key for 19751982 - missing code

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Digitaldude
Member since May 2023 • 147 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 19751982

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 594 posts

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Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphawolf
Member • 106 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 19751982 for a while.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 65 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 19751982's key code.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 101 posts

My 19751982 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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