[Free Tool] My PGO M2 50 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my PGO M2 50?

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I’m in the same boat with my PGO M2 50. This looks promising.

Would love to see a video version of this for a PGO M2 50.

Just what I needed! My PGO M2 50 has been acting up lately.

Any updates on getting the key code for the PGO M2 50?

Trying to reprogram a new key for my PGO M2 50—need the code first.

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