[Status: Resolved] Lost master key for BSA Lightning Rocket - how to recover programming code?

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my BSA Lightning Rocket?

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I really hope this trick works on my BSA Lightning Rocket.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BSA Lightning Rocket too.

This thread might save my BSA Lightning Rocket. Thanks everyone!

Same problem on my BSA Lightning Rocket. Watching for any working solutions.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BSA Lightning Rocket before?

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my BSA Lightning Rocket for a while.

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