[Issue Closed] Can I extract key code from my Bourget Shredder VIN?

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Pixelpusher
Member since December 2022 • 11 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Bourget Shredder?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bourget Shredder. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Quickdraw
Member • 26 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Bourget Shredder.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 145 posts

Trying this on my Bourget Shredder later. Will report back.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 14 posts

My Bourget Shredder's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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