[Solution] Need key code after battery died in 1997 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab to program a key?

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I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab all week. Hope this helps.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1997 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab?

My 1997 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

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