[Solved] 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Warpspeed
Member since April 2023 • 84 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab

Posted on December 04, 2024
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Posted on December 05, 2024

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Redbaron
Member • 31 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 68 posts

Just what I needed! My 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab has been acting up lately.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab.

December 07, 2024 Reply

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