[Resolved] Clipic HIT36e keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my Clipic HIT36e?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Clipic HIT36e.

Why is finding a key code on a Clipic HIT36e this hard?!

Been here before with my Clipic HIT36e. Let’s see if this one works.

Been stuck with my Clipic HIT36e for weeks. This might be the fix.

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