[Solved] CX Automotive CX 25Tri not starting - no key programming code

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How do I obtain the key code to program a CX Automotive CX 25Tri key fob?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a CX Automotive CX 25Tri before?

Been searching everywhere for help with my CX Automotive CX 25Tri's key code.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my CX Automotive CX 25Tri.

Been here before with my CX Automotive CX 25Tri. Let’s see if this one works.

Will this work for older CX Automotive CX 25Tris? Mine's a 2009.

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