[Success] How to get my Peterbilt 325's key code to program replacement keys?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Peterbilt 325 to program a key?

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My Peterbilt 325 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Following along—same issue with my Peterbilt 325.

My Peterbilt 325 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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