[Confirmed Fix] Help with key pairing on Citron C5 Aircross - code won’t work

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Citron C5 Aircross?

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My Citron C5 Aircross's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

My Citron C5 Aircross refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

I’ve got a 2012 Citron C5 Aircross, would this method still work?

Following along—same issue with my Citron C5 Aircross.

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