[Working] How to avoid overpaying for PGO BuBu 100 key codef

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Redalert
Member since September 2021 • 143 posts

How to get my PGO BuBu 100's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the PGO BuBu 100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Megabyte
Member • 109 posts

My PGO BuBu 100 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 44 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my PGO BuBu 100.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 44 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my PGO BuBu 100.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 25 posts

My PGO BuBu 100 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 16 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my PGO BuBu 100. Trying this now.

May 07, 2025 Reply

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