[Issue Closed] Replaced steering column, now Demak Cougar won’t start - code?

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Alice
Member since February 2022 • 135 posts

Need my Demak Cougar's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 61 posts

Same issue here with my Demak Cougar, let me know if it works.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 48 posts

My Demak Cougar has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 05, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 102 posts

My Demak Cougar just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 6 posts

I think my Demak Cougar has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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