[Resolved] How can I retrieve my TGB Target 525's key code to make a spare key?

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Phoenixrise
Member since April 2023 • 109 posts

How can I obtain my TGB Target 525's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Pixelpusher
Member • 114 posts

My TGB Target 525 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 17, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 45 posts

Following along—same issue with my TGB Target 525.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 107 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my TGB Target 525's mystery code.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 33 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my TGB Target 525 this weekend.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 119 posts

Looking for the same thing for my TGB Target 525, hope someone can help.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 138 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my TGB Target 525's mystery code.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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