[Method] Locked out of my 2006 2019 - don’t have the key code

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How do I obtain the key code to program a 2006 2019 key fob?

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2006 2019!

Saved me from towing my 2006 2019. Thanks!

Trying to figure this out for my 2006 2019 too!

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