[Free Solution] 2017 Chevrolet Impala key reader not responding - code issue?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 2017 Chevrolet Impala - help?

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Was about to give up on my 2017 Chevrolet Impala, but this gives me hope.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 Chevrolet Impala?

Worked for someone with a 2017 Chevrolet Impala? Need to hear it!

Really hoping this unlocks my 2017 Chevrolet Impala's mystery code.

I’m in the same boat with my 2017 Chevrolet Impala. This looks promising.

My 2017 Chevrolet Impala's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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