[Issue Closed] Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe?

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Need my 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe's key code to program a new transponder key

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Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe?

My 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe.

I have a 2011 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe, will this method work for that year?

This is exactly what I need for my 1960 Corvette Race Rat Coupe, thanks for posting!

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