As vehicle security became more sophisticated, the ability to program keys became a revenue stream for garages. Autodata 3.38 included early information on immobilizer systems and key programming procedures, often providing the "tooth to tail" process for syncing new keys to the vehicle ECU.
While not a full step-by-step rebuild guide, version 3.38 provides illustrated service schedules: Autodata 3.38 Software
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