[Update] Trying to revive old Hero Glamour - no key code available

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Hero Glamour to program a key?

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Struggling with the same issue on my Hero Glamour, following this thread.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Hero Glamour?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Hero Glamour key code too.

I have the same Hero Glamour and I'm also trying to find the key code.

I have the same Hero Glamour and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Hero Glamour.

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