[Success] Does AAA provide key codes for Tatra T138?

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How to find the key code to program keys for my Tatra T138?

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Got a dead key fob for my Tatra T138. Need the code badly.

Trying to figure this out for my Tatra T138 too!

Worked for someone with a Tatra T138? Need to hear it!

Same issue here with my Tatra T138, let me know if it works.

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