[Free Fix] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my Chrysler Viper GTRS?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Chrysler Viper GTRS

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Chrysler Viper GTRS for days.

I tried this with my Chrysler Viper GTRS but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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