[Status: Resolved] My Renault Master came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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How can I access my Renault Master's key code to program new keys?

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My Renault Master won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Why is finding a key code on a Renault Master this hard?!

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Renault Master. Trying this instead.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Renault Master?

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Renault Master?

Worked on my cousin’s Renault Master—might work for mine too.

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