[Working] Can detailer access key code for Peterbilt 386?

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Viperstrike
Member since October 2021 • 113 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Peterbilt 386 for key programming?

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Alphadog
Member • 54 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Peterbilt 386 for a while.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 106 posts

Same problem on my Peterbilt 386. Watching for any working solutions.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 112 posts

My Peterbilt 386 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 13, 2024 Reply

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