[Free Solution] Help needed - 1999 Isuzu Trooper not recognizing replacement key

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How can I obtain my 1999 Isuzu Trooper's key code to program a spare key?

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I tried this with my 1999 Isuzu Trooper but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1999 Isuzu Trooper.

Saved me from towing my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Thanks!

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Isuzu Trooper?

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Huge thanks!

Saved me from towing my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Thanks!

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