[Free Solution] 1973 Plymouth Road Runner immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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How can I find my 1973 Plymouth Road Runner's key code to program a new key?

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Just what I needed! My 1973 Plymouth Road Runner has been acting up lately.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1973 Plymouth Road Runner before?

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