[Completed] My 19741982 is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 19741982?

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I really hope this trick works on my 19741982.

Appreciate any advice—my 19741982 won’t recognize the key.

Key code problems with my 19741982 as well. Subscribed!

My 19741982's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 19741982. Thanks!

I’ve been locked out of my 19741982 all week. Hope this helps.

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