[Answered] How to extract transponder code from my Big Dog Bulldog Sport ECU?

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Big Dog Bulldog Sport?

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Great info! Needed this for my old Big Dog Bulldog Sport.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Big Dog Bulldog Sport too.

I have a 2011 Big Dog Bulldog Sport, will this method work for that year?

Been here before with my Big Dog Bulldog Sport. Let’s see if this one works.

My Big Dog Bulldog Sport just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

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