[Working] Motowell Magnet not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Motowell Magnet?

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My Motowell Magnet won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Any updates on getting the key code for the Motowell Magnet?

This thread might save my Motowell Magnet. Thanks everyone!

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