[It Worked!] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my GAS GAS TXT GP 280?

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How can I obtain my GAS GAS TXT GP 280's key code to program a spare key?

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If this works for my GAS GAS TXT GP 280, I owe you big time.

I’ve been locked out of my GAS GAS TXT GP 280 all week. Hope this helps.

Why is finding a key code on a GAS GAS TXT GP 280 this hard?!

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my GAS GAS TXT GP 280.

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Looking for the same thing for my GAS GAS TXT GP 280, hope someone can help.

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