[Confirmed] Can my mechanic find key code for 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS?

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS key?

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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS, hope this helps.

Worked on my cousin’s 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS—might work for mine too.

If this works for my 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS, I owe you big time.

Finally, something that might help with my 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS's key code issue!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS before?

My 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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