[Recommended Fix] Looking for my Big Dog Bulldog's key code to program a new key fob

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Big Dog Bulldog - help?

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I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Big Dog Bulldog. Trying this now.

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

Really need the key code for my Big Dog Bulldog, thanks for sharing!

Just checking in to say this helped with my Big Dog Bulldog. Thanks!

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