[Resolved] Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel security light flashing - won't start

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel key fob?

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I’ve got a 2012 Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel, would this method still work?

Would love to see a video version of this for a Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel.

My Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel—need the code first.

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I’ve got a 2012 Sommer Hatz 1B50 Diesel, would this method still work?

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