[Resolved] 2017 Chevrolet Trax key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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Need my 2017 Chevrolet Trax's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Been searching everywhere for help with my 2017 Chevrolet Trax's key code.

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