[Recommended Fix] Verify Sinnis Matrix 3i key code before paying dealer

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Looking for my Sinnis Matrix 3i's key code to program a new key fob

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My Sinnis Matrix 3i just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Desperate to get my Sinnis Matrix 3i running again. Trying this tonight.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Sinnis Matrix 3i this weekend.

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