[Recommended Fix] Help! I need the key code for my Giantco Bud

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How to find the key code to program keys for my Giantco Bud?

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Can’t believe this worked on my Giantco Bud. Huge thanks!

Just tried this on my Giantco Bud—anyone else have success?

Same issue here with my Giantco Bud, let me know if it works.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Giantco Bud this weekend.

Why is finding a key code on a Giantco Bud this hard?!

Finally, something that might help with my Giantco Bud's key code issue!

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