[Fixed] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my Skyteam Cobra?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Skyteam Cobra

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My Skyteam Cobra is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Skyteam Cobra.

Trying this on my Skyteam Cobra later. Will report back.

Been here before with my Skyteam Cobra. Let’s see if this one works.

My Skyteam Cobra just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Skyteam Cobra.

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