[Update] Looking for my 2004 Suzuki XL 7's key code to program a new key fob

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How can I access my 2004 Suzuki XL 7's key code to program new keys?

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Just what I needed! My 2004 Suzuki XL 7 has been acting up lately.

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Suzuki XL 7 too.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2004 Suzuki XL 7.

Using this on my 2004 Suzuki XL 7 now. Hope it works.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2004 Suzuki XL 7!

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