[Closed] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 2003 GMC Sonoma

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How can I retrieve my 2003 GMC Sonoma's key code to make a spare key?

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Saved me from towing my 2003 GMC Sonoma. Thanks!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2003 GMC Sonoma.

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