[Resolved] All keys lost for Star S2000, how to retrieve code?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my Star S2000?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Star S2000.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Star S2000 for days.

Waiting to see if this will work on my Star S2000 as well.

Been stuck with my Star S2000 for weeks. This might be the fix.

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