[Working] How can I retrieve my 2011 2014's key code to make a spare key?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 2011 2014 to program a key?

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Trying to figure this out for my 2011 2014 too!

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2011 2014. Trying this now.

Really need the key code for my 2011 2014, thanks for sharing!

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2011 2014?

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2011 2014 as well.

Trying this out on my 2011 2014 today—hoping it works.

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