[Update] Online dealer key code request for 19971998

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Where's the key code hidden on a 19971998 for key programming?

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I’ve got a 2012 19971998, would this method still work?

Just tried this on my 19971998—anyone else have success?

My 19971998 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

My 19971998's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

My 19971998 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 19971998.

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