[Answered] Key code sticker location in 1998 Suzuki Sidekick models

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Redalert
Member since March 2022 • 112 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1998 Suzuki Sidekick for key programming?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 19, 2024

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