[Working] Autocar Expert immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Where's the key code stored in a Autocar Expert for making new keys?

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Still can’t find the code for my Autocar Expert. This might do it.

I really hope this trick works on my Autocar Expert.

Will this work for older Autocar Experts? Mine's a 2009.

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