[Recommended Fix] Stuck programming my Praga UV80 key - missing vital code

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Greenlantern
Member since October 2022 • 62 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Praga UV80 keys?

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1413 posts

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Posted on May 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Charlie
Member • 91 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Praga UV80 key issues!

May 29, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 73 posts

I think my Praga UV80 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 79 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Praga UV80 too.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 56 posts

I have the same Praga UV80 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 92 posts

I think my Praga UV80 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

June 02, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 127 posts

I tried this with my Praga UV80 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

June 03, 2025 Reply

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