[Free Fix] Bought used Lamborghini Diablo - where's the key code?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Lamborghini Diablo

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Just what I needed! My Lamborghini Diablo has been acting up lately.

Why is finding a key code on a Lamborghini Diablo this hard?!

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lamborghini Diablo for a while.

I think my Lamborghini Diablo has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

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