[Recommended Fix] How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my SATURN ASTRA 2000 16V TURBO?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my SATURN ASTRA 2000 16V TURBO?

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Same problem on my SATURN ASTRA 2000 16V TURBO. Watching for any working solutions.

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