[Working] How do I retrieve the key code for my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra to program a key?

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra?

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Struggling with the same issue on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra, following this thread.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra for a while.

Really hoping this unlocks my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra's mystery code.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra for a while.

Appreciate any advice—my Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra won’t recognize the key.

My Seat Leon 20 TSI Cupra refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

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