[Free Fix] Key code help for 1998 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab with chipped keys

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Where's the key code stored in a 1998 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab for making new keys?

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My 1998 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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