[Issue Closed] Key code not working on my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo

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Cyberninja
Member since February 2023 • 137 posts

How can I access my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo's key code to program new keys?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1998 posts

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Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowbird
Member • 22 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo's key code.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 8 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 119 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo all week. Hope this helps.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 121 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2009 Chevrolet Aveo too!

September 21, 2024 Reply

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