[Free Solution] Why does my Renault Alliance Encore need a code to start?

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Trying to program a new key for my Renault Alliance Encore - where's the key code?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Renault Alliance Encore for days.

Just tried this on my Renault Alliance Encore—anyone else have success?

Will this work for older Renault Alliance Encores? Mine's a 2009.

Really need the key code for my Renault Alliance Encore, thanks for sharing!

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