[Confirmed] Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Automotive Industries Storm?

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Where's the key code hidden on my Automotive Industries Storm for key programming?

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Been stuck with my Automotive Industries Storm for weeks. This might be the fix.

Will this work for older Automotive Industries Storms? Mine's a 2009.

Trying to figure this out for my Automotive Industries Storm too!

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Automotive Industries Storm.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Automotive Industries Storm!

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