[It Worked!] Keyless entry fails on 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT - immobilizer active?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT

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Wish I found this thread before towing my 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT.

My 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Why is finding a key code on a 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT this hard?!

Does this method work for the 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT models from 2010 onward?

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