[Closed] 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury security light flashing - won't start

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Looking for my 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury's factory key code to program a key

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My 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxurys?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2018 Cadillac XT5 Luxury!

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