[It Worked!] Need help finding my 2006 Chevrolet Aveo's key code

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo key fob?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo owner.

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, would this method still work?

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2006 Chevrolet Aveo too.

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