[Success] Dealer won't share key code for my 1970 CHEVROLET Camaro Z28 amaro

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How to get my 1970 CHEVROLET Camaro Z28 amaro's key code to program replacement keys?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1970 CHEVROLET Camaro Z28 amaro owner.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1970 CHEVROLET Camaro Z28 amaro owner.

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