[Update] Trying to revive old Mahindra XUV500 - no key code available

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Mahindra XUV500?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mahindra XUV500. Trying this instead.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Mahindra XUV500.

I need this so bad for my Mahindra XUV500. Subscribed!

Just tried this on my Mahindra XUV500—anyone else have success?

Does this method work for the Mahindra XUV500 models from 2010 onward?

Any updates on getting the key code for the Mahindra XUV500?

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