[Answered] Dealer won't share key code for my 19861987

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Where's the key code stored in my 19861987 for key programming?

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Trying this on my 19861987 later. Will report back.

My 19861987 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

This trick worked for my buddy's 19861987. Giving it a go myself.

Trying this on my 19861987 later. Will report back.

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