Key Cutting
Beginner → Intermediate
Gymkhana 994 setup, copying, calibration, and the shoulder-stop workflow for fast bench-side recovery.
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Beginner → Intermediate
Gymkhana 994 setup, copying, calibration, and the shoulder-stop workflow for fast bench-side recovery.
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Bench-side setup for the Gymkhana 994 before the first cut.
Use the Gymkhana 994 to copy and cut a key from start to finish.
Quick calibration recovery when the machine drifts or the tracer setup changes.
How to identify the shoulder-stop prompt and position the blank correctly.
A two-minute checklist for confirming the stop, the blank, and the final placement.
A bench-side checklist for the most common incorrect-jaw false alarms.
Bench tools
Interactive layer
2019 Jeep Wrangler, all keys lost. What’s your first move?
You have the vehicle and the job type. What should the tech do first?
Troubleshooting flow
Use this when the machine prompts for the shoulder stop and the cut looks misaligned.
Did the machine show the shoulder-stop prompt?
Troubleshooting flow
Use this when the Gymkhana 994 throws an incorrect-jaw warning before or during setup.
Is the tracer pin straight and seated correctly?
Quick-fix clips
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Dealer training resources
Use the current tracks for cutting, programming, and field support prep. If a product-specific programming blocker remains, bring the FD SKU, vehicle, FCC ID, and programmer details to Tech Support.