[Archived] GOVECS GO T not starting - no key programming code

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Where do I get the key code for my GOVECS GO T to make a spare key?

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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my GOVECS GO T!

My GOVECS GO T's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Looking for the same thing for my GOVECS GO T, hope someone can help.

Will this work for older GOVECS GO Ts? Mine's a 2009.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a GOVECS GO T.

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