[Answered] Can I reset the immobilizer on my Peugeot J5 without dealer?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my Peugeot J5?

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Following along—same issue with my Peugeot J5.

Still can’t find the code for my Peugeot J5. This might do it.

Following along—same issue with my Peugeot J5.

Will this work for older Peugeot J5s? Mine's a 2009.

Just tried this on my Peugeot J5—anyone else have success?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Peugeot J5s?

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