[Method] Bought a replacement key - now Panther Model 100 won’t turn over

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Where's the key code hidden on my Panther Model 100 for key programming?

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My Panther Model 100 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Key code problems with my Panther Model 100 as well. Subscribed!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Panther Model 100s?

Same problem on my Panther Model 100. Watching for any working solutions.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Panther Model 100 for days.

My Panther Model 100 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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