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Old 01-11-2022, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge View Post
How many combinations are there when using 4 digits? He did not know exactly what the code was and no need to keep them clean.
With 4 known keys of unknown order there are 24 possible codes. Most keypads lock you out for 30 to 60 seconds after entering a wrong code. I just checked my keypad (now 10 years old) and I cannot discern any difference on the keys. Not sure this is a real issue but it can't hurt to clean the keys as long as you do not get any liquid inside the device.
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