[Resolved] My Peugeot 405 key code is missing - advice?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Peugeot 405 - help?

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I’ve got a 2012 Peugeot 405, would this method still work?

Struggling with the same issue on my Peugeot 405, following this thread.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Peugeot 405. Trying this now.

Still can’t find the code for my Peugeot 405. This might do it.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Peugeot 405?

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