[Fixed] Replacing remote for American Bantam Bantam BRC 40 - need access code?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40 for a while.

Wish I found this thread before towing my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40.

Was about to tow my American Bantam Bantam BRC 40. Let me try this first.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 American Bantam Bantam BRC 40?

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