[Verified] Looking for key code for my Aston Martin Rapide Concept, any tips?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Aston Martin Rapide Concept

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Why is finding a key code on a Aston Martin Rapide Concept this hard?!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Aston Martin Rapide Concepts?

My Aston Martin Rapide Concept won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

This thread might save my Aston Martin Rapide Concept. Thanks everyone!

I’ve got a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide Concept, would this method still work?

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Aston Martin Rapide Concept.

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