[Confirmed Fix] Does the Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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How can I access my Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports's key code to program new keys?

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This trick worked for my buddy's Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports. Giving it a go myself.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports.

If this works for my Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports, I owe you big time.

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