[Confirmed] How long does it take to get a key code from 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport dealer?

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Alphawolf
Member since April 2023 • 137 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport keys at the dealer?

Posted on September 13, 2024
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Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Steelwolf
Member • 51 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, following this thread.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 127 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport won’t recognize the key.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 6 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport's key code.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
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Desperate to get my 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport running again. Trying this tonight.

September 17, 2024 Reply

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