[Update] 1989 Cadillac Allante repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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How to find the key code to program keys for my 1989 Cadillac Allante?

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Any updates on getting the key code for the 1989 Cadillac Allante?

Will this work for older 1989 Cadillac Allantes? Mine's a 2009.

I think my 1989 Cadillac Allante has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Worked on my cousin’s 1989 Cadillac Allante—might work for mine too.

Trying to figure this out for my 1989 Cadillac Allante too!

This is exactly what I need for my 1989 Cadillac Allante, thanks for posting!

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