[Free Solution] Bought used DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 - transponder code missing

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Where do I get the key code for my DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 to make a spare key?

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My DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225!

I’ve got a 2012 DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225, would this method still work?

Just what I needed! My DS DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 has been acting up lately.

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