[Status: Resolved] Stolen keys - need key code for my Freightliner Century Class

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Looking for my Freightliner Century Class's factory key code to program a key

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Freightliner Century Class?

Will this work if the Freightliner Century Class has an aftermarket alarm?

I’m in the same boat with my Freightliner Century Class. This looks promising.

Really hoping this unlocks my Freightliner Century Class's mystery code.

I’ve been locked out of my Freightliner Century Class all week. Hope this helps.

Why is finding a key code on a Freightliner Century Class this hard?!

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