[Update] Why does my Barossa AL5 need a code to start?

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Looking for my Barossa AL5's factory key code to program a key

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This might finally help me unlock my Barossa AL5's key code.

Any updates on getting the key code for the Barossa AL5?

Fingers crossed this works for my Barossa AL5 too.

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