[Confirmed] Dealer being difficult about M 4 1200 TTS E key code

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Betamax
Member since May 2022 • 148 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my M 4 1200 TTS E?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 17 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my M 4 1200 TTS E, hope this helps.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 12 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my M 4 1200 TTS E. This is a lifesaver.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
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November 23, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 28 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my M 4 1200 TTS E too.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 60 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my M 4 1200 TTS E.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
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Same problem on my M 4 1200 TTS E. Watching for any working solutions.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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