[Recommended Fix] How can I obtain my Zanella GT2i's key code to program a spare key?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Zanella GT2i - help?

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My Zanella GT2i just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Zanella GT2i this weekend.

My Zanella GT2i won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Zanella GT2is?

If this works for my Zanella GT2i, I owe you big time.

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