[Method] How to read key code from Aston Martin Valhalla ignition

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Looking for my Aston Martin Valhalla's key code to program a new key

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

My Aston Martin Valhalla's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Aston Martin Valhalla.

Trying this out on my Aston Martin Valhalla today—hoping it works.

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