[Solved] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer keys?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

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I have a 2011 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, will this method work for that year?

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer this weekend.

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

Fingers crossed this works for my 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer too.

My 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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