[Confirmed] Trying to flash ECU on RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI, code mismatch error

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI

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I tried this with my RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI. Trying this instead.

Waiting to see if this will work on my RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI as well.

My RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Got a dead key fob for my RENAULT LAGUNA 1500 dCI. Need the code badly.

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