[Answered] Does the PGO X Hot 50 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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How do I obtain the key code to program a PGO X Hot 50 key fob?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my PGO X Hot 50.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my PGO X Hot 50 for days.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my PGO X Hot 50.

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