[Status: Resolved] Lost transponder code for my Avinton Collector Race - any ideas?

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Looking for my Avinton Collector Race's key code to program a new key

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Waiting to see if this will work on my Avinton Collector Race as well.

This might finally help me unlock my Avinton Collector Race's key code.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Avinton Collector Race!

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Avinton Collector Race.

Will this work if the Avinton Collector Race has an aftermarket alarm?

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Avinton Collector Race for days.

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