[Free Fix] Lost transponder code for my 2013 Chevrolet Sonic - any ideas?

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Warpspeed
Member since July 2023 • 74 posts

Need my 2013 Chevrolet Sonic's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Invisible
Member • 32 posts

Worked for someone with a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic? Need to hear it!

January 29, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 50 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 9 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 131 posts

My 2013 Chevrolet Sonic's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 01, 2025 Reply

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