[Completed] My Citroen XM V6 key code is missing - advice?

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Citroen XM V6?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Citroen XM V6 for a while.

My Citroen XM V6 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

Same issue here with my Citroen XM V6, let me know if it works.

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