[Working] Any luck getting the Road Hopper Type 1 PIN code without original key?

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How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Road Hopper Type 1?

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Trying to reprogram a new key for my Road Hopper Type 1—need the code first.

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Road Hopper Type 1.

Using this on my Road Hopper Type 1 now. Hope it works.

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