[Archived] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Beta Alp 40

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Darkangel
Member since April 2022 • 50 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Beta Alp 40?

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (3)

Bluesteel
Member • 29 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Beta Alp 40, following this thread.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 121 posts

I’m not alone! My Beta Alp 40 is doing the same thing.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 22 posts

My Beta Alp 40 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 04, 2024 Reply

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