[Issue Closed] Third party key code service for Tiger Explorer

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Tiger Explorer

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Been here before with my Tiger Explorer. Let’s see if this one works.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Tiger Explorer.

Trying to figure this out for my Tiger Explorer too!

Why is finding a key code on a Tiger Explorer this hard?!

Any updates on getting the key code for the Tiger Explorer?

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