[Verified] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2009 Cadillac Limousine?

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Trying to program a new key for my 2009 Cadillac Limousine - where's the key code?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2009 Cadillac Limousine for a while.

My 2009 Cadillac Limousine just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Will this work for older 2009 Cadillac Limousines? Mine's a 2009.

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