[Resolved] Can someone explain which code I need for 2016 Chevrolet Spark key?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Chevrolet Spark too!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Chevrolet Sparks?

Appreciate any advice—my 2016 Chevrolet Spark won’t recognize the key.

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

Fingers crossed this works for my 2016 Chevrolet Spark too.

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