[Update] How to get the factory key code for my 1992 Isuzu Trooper to make keys?

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How to get the factory key code for my 1992 Isuzu Trooper to make keys?

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Looking for the same thing for my 1992 Isuzu Trooper, hope someone can help.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1992 Isuzu Trooper. Thanks!

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