[Free Solution] Need key code after battery died in Autocar Xspotter

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Autocar Xspotter?

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My Autocar Xspotter won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Really need the key code for my Autocar Xspotter, thanks for sharing!

Been here before with my Autocar Xspotter. Let’s see if this one works.

Trying this out on my Autocar Xspotter today—hoping it works.

I tried this with my Autocar Xspotter but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Autocar Xspotter!

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