[Update] Looking for free way to retrieve PIN code on Western Star 4900

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my Western Star 4900?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a Western Star 4900?

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Western Star 4900.

I really hope this trick works on my Western Star 4900.

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