[It Worked!] Key code help for 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum with flip key

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum?

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Was about to tow my 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum. Let me try this first.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum before?

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