[Confirmed Fix] Where can I get the key programming code for my 2013 Cadillac XTS?

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How can I retrieve my 2013 Cadillac XTS's key code to make a spare key?

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Following this for my 2013 Cadillac XTS. Please update if it works!

Appreciate any advice—my 2013 Cadillac XTS won’t recognize the key.

My 2013 Cadillac XTS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

My 2013 Cadillac XTS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

I’ve been locked out of my 2013 Cadillac XTS all week. Hope this helps.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2013 Cadillac XTS?

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