[Success] Dealer claims 1997 Chrysler Cirrus key code is proprietary

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How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Chrysler Cirrus.

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